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How Hot Are Serrano Peppers?

Understanding Scoville Heat Units When it comes to measuring the heat level of peppers, the Scoville scale is the most widely used system. The Scoville scale was developed in 1912 by Wilbur Scoville, a pharmacist who wanted to find a way to measure the heat of peppers. The scale measures the amount of capsaicin, the chemical responsible for the spicy…