But the Scoville Scale is still the official measurement, used by foodies and the New Mexico State University Chili Pepper Institute alike.

The Guinness World Records has crowned Pepper X as the hottest chili pepper in the world ... In 1912 pharmacist Wilbur Scoville invented the Scoville Scale, which measures how many times capsaicin ...

A California doctor is suing a Thai ... of chili pepper native to Mexico that is used extensively in dozens of Asian cuisines. Bird's eye chili measures between 50,000 and 100,000 Scoville ...

Thai bird's eye and Serrano peppers. They can be used fresh or dried and many are ground into powders. Try adding super spicy habaneros to fajitas, pasta and salsa, or add serranos to chili stews ...

Ornamental peppers are edible as well as pretty. Most rate anywhere from 10,000 to 50,000 Scoville units. Chilly Chili ornamental pepper produces an abundance of attractive yellow, orange and red ...

While an episode of "Hot Ones" might have a glass of milk ready for its guests, that beverage may not be the only way to temper the scorching spice from chili peppers. A lime-sugar soda might be ...

This vegan Thai chili, featuring a hearty mix of sweet potato, bell pepper, onion, and a melody of red curry paste, creamy ...

Fast-food fans have made one flavor preference known loud and clear: They want menus to spice up offerings and tap into the Scoville scale to pack a chili pepper punch with everything from ...