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Measures Scoville heat units (SHU) comparing hot pepper and spice intensity. Helps predict and adjust dish spiciness.
Trin-for-trin guide
- 1Bell pepper 0 SHU; jalapeño 2,500-8,000; habanero 100,000-350,000; Carolina Reaper 1,400,000+
- 2Heat compounds (capsaicinoids) concentrated in placenta and seeds
- 3Removing seeds/membrane reduces heat 50-80%
- 4Dilution or dairy (casein protein) reduces perceived heat
Løste eksempler
Input
Habanero pepper
Resultat
100k-350k Scoville
Almindelige fejl at undgå
- ✕Assuming SHU equals actual heat experience (compound interaction matters)
- ✕Not removing seeds when seeking mild
Ofte stillede spørgsmål
Why is spice subjective?
Capsaicin tolerance varies by exposure; regular consumers tolerate more; individual sensitivity genetic.
What cools spice best?
Dairy products (milk, yogurt, ice cream); sugar masks; water spreads capsaicin.
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