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The science behind spicy foods
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How the Scoville scale measures spiciness
Learn about the Scoville scale, which measures the pungency of peppers.
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
The science behind spicy foods
Why hot peppers are hot.
Video: © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
The spicy science behind sriracha sauce
Discover the science behind the heat and flavour of sriracha sauce.
Video: © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
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