Chili Pepper News — cooking with scoville

Understanding the Scoville Scale: A Guide to Measuring Heat in Peppers If you’ve ever reached for a bottle of hot sauce, you’ve probably noticed a number indicating its heat level, often in terms of "Scoville Heat Units" (SHU). But what exactly does that number mean? The Scoville Scale is the standard measure of heat in chili peppers and hot sauces, and it plays an essential role in helping consumers understand the fiery intensity of their favorite spicy products.