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 ...
From shifting Scoville levels to chef preferences, here’s why 'make it spicy' misses — plus smarter ways to order, tweak at the table, and recover.
Heat can be added in myriads of ways. Spices — with visible identity — may be incorporated into meat blocks or applied as rubs. Liquid forms may be injected or tumbled. Concentrated options provide ...
From shifting Scoville levels to chef preferences, here’s why 'make it spicy' misses — plus smarter ways to order, tweak at the table, and recover. Darron Cardosa is a food service professional with ...