In 1912, chemist Wilbur Scoville developed a method to measure the heat level of chile peppers ... in a hot sunny place. Hot peppers can be used when they're still green, but they are highest ...

As the fruit sets, it turns from light green to light yellow ... is a type of chili pepper originating from Italy. It is ...

This reaction, according to some physiologists, is part of what makes peppers so enticing. The scale that scientists use to describe a chili's heat was developed in 1912 by Wilbur Scoville ...

Six teenage helpers in red and green Christmas dresses (it ... Earlier this year, the Chile Pepper Institute measured the Scoville heat units of a variety of superhot peppers.

The "ghost chili", also known as bhut jolokia, has more than 1 million Scoville units, while Tabasco sauce ranges from 2,500 to 5,000 Scoville units and jalapeno peppers from 2,500 to 8,000 units.

Now, let's shed some light on America's famous chili pepper ... on the Scoville scale. Now you can guess where the jalapeno stands regarding the heat level. Yes, it’s spicier than green bell ...