Have you ever wondered what makes hot peppers hot, or how we measure that heat? The answer lies in understanding Scoville Heat Units (SHU), named after American pharmacist Wilbur Scoville who developed the scale in 1912.
The Scoville scale measures the concentration of capsaicinoids, the compounds responsible for the burning sensation in peppers. Here's how our products rank:
- Mild (1-1,000 SHU): Our Garden Fresh Salsa Verde
- Medium (1,000-10,000 SHU): Maverick Original Heat
- Hot (10,000-100,000 SHU): Blazing Habanero Fury
- Super Hot (100,000+ SHU): Carolina Reaper Chaos
Understanding these levels helps you choose the perfect sauce for your heat tolerance!
