In 1912, chemist Wilbur Scoville developed a method to measure the heat level of chile peppers. The test is named after him, the "Scoville Organoleptic Test." In the original test, Wilbur blended pure ...

Bhut jolokia, otherwise known as the ghost pepper, is an incredibly spicy chili; at their maximum heat, they hover on the Scoville scale at around 1 million heat units. (Just to give you an idea of ...

With the recent crowning of Pepper X as the new Guinness World Record holder for hottest chili pepper, here's a look into just how the spiciness of a pepper is calculated — and some examples of very ...

"Everybody is starting to like that hot pepper. The hotter, the better. But these are real hot!" Delicious Tamales owner ...

Learn how to safely build your spice tolerance with smart, science-backed methods that turn fiery meals into flavorful ...

Disneyland chefs are turning up the heat this Halloween season with six ghost pepper treats using the legendary chili that blows the top off the Scoville Scale as the culinary staff attempts to turn ...