Tag: Scoville

A 2018 study on thermal degradation kinetics found that capsaicin content decreases as drying temperatures increase. Understanding what temperature breaks down capsaicin is key for home cooks who want to control the spice level of their dishes.

The original Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen is rated at approximately 4,404 SHU, setting a solid baseline for the brand's heat. Finding out exactly how much SHU is Buldak sauce across its popular varieties can help spicy food enthusiasts choose the right challenge.

With a Scoville rating of over one million units, the ghost pepper is a formidable chili. But will a ghost pepper hurt you, and what kind of physical consequences can you expect from ingesting one of the world's hottest peppers?