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The Science of Pepper Heat | Charleston News
Ever wonder why peppers burn? It’s not taste—it’s capsaicin, a chemical that tricks your brain into feeling heat. The real culprit? Not the seeds, but the white pithy membrane inside. In 1912, Wilbur Scoville invented the scale to measure spice, from zero (bell peppers) to over a million (Carolina Reaper). From jalapeños to ghost peppers, the heat spectrum is wild—and endlessly addictive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report…
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