How much capsaicin is in one cayenne pepper? Understanding its variable potency
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The average cayenne pepper falls within a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) range of 30,000 to 50,000, but the exact amount of capsaicin in one cayenne pepper is not a fixed number. Numerous factors, from genetics to growing conditions, influence the concentration of this heat-inducing compound.
