Chili Pepper News — Scoville sauces

The Scoville Scale is a measure of the pungency (spicy heat) of chili peppers and other spicy foods. Developed in 1912 by American pharmacist Wilbur Scoville, the scale was created to quantify the heat level of various peppers in a standardized way. But what prompted the creation of this scale, and how has it evolved over the years? Let's dive into the history and significance of the Scoville Scale.

There are hot sauces, and then there are Scoville sauces that are just so ridiculously hot that you’ll cry a bit when you eat them. And, hot sauces are getting hotter all the time. These so-called Scoville sauces are no longer bottles that you can leave on the table at a restaurant – mainly because it’s just not safe for children to be anywhere near them. Maybe it’s not even safe for you? Can you handle the heat?