Tag: Habanero risks

While habaneros rank high on the Scoville scale, with a range of 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), eating too many habaneros can trigger a cascade of uncomfortable physical reactions beyond the initial mouth burn. This fiery experience is due to capsaicin, the potent chemical compound responsible for a pepper's heat.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the capsaicin found in habanero peppers has thermogenic properties that can temporarily increase metabolic rate. This suggests that this fiery chili is more than just a source of heat, raising the question: how good is habanero for you, and what are the benefits and risks of consuming it?