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Which pepper is the hottest? What do scientists say about YOU if you like spicy food?

Which pepper is the hottest? What do scientists say about YOU if you like spicy food?

The hottest pepper is image # 3!..the Serrano pepper.
The others are:
2nd Hottest - # 1 - Anaheim
Least Hottest # 2 - Bell Pepper

Now of course, there are even hotter peppers than that the serrano. Check out this chart with the heat rating scale.

Scoville Heat Ratings:

Pure capsaicin: 15,000,000 - 16,000,000
Pepper spray: 2,000,000 - 5,300,000
Naga Jolokia: 855,000 - 1,050,000
Red Savina Habanero: 350,000 - 580,000
Habanero Chili, Scotch Bonnet, Jamaican Hot Pepper, Datil pepper, Rocoto - 100,000 - 350,000
Thai pepper, Malagueta pepper, Chiltepin pepper, Pequin pepper: 50,000 - 100,000
Cayenne pepper, Aji pepper, Tabasco pepper, Chipotle pepper: 30,000 - 50,000
Serrano pepper (some Chipotle peppers): 10,000-23,000
Jalepeno pepper, Guajilo pepper, New Mexican Anaheim peppers, Paprika: 2,500 - 8,000
Anaheim pepper, Poblano pepper, Rocotillo pepper: 500 - 2,500
Pimento, Pepperoncini: 100 - 500
Bell pepper: 0

What do scientists say about YOUR personality if you like spicy food?

At a 2013 research convention, one group of scientists wanted to know if there is something unique about people who like spicy food.

The answer: People who like spicy food are also more likely to be risk takers.

With love,

Grandmother's Kitchen