Category: Scoville Rating System

  • Scoville Chart – What you Need to Know

    As a restaurant or commercial kitchen, it is important to know the heat potency of the the chiles you choose to use in your signature recipes. The Chile Guy uses his own rating system that is much simpler to understand and is based off the Scoville Chart for those who may not be as familiar with chile peppers.

    What is the Scoville Chart?

    The Scoville Chart was designed by Wilbur L. Scoville, a pharmacist from the early 20th century. When he discovered that there was not a chemical to (more…)

  • What is the Scoville Rating System?

    Variety is the spice of life!
    Variety is the spice of life!

    All chiles are not created equal. Each chile has its own unique flavor and heat that makes it different from the rest and perfect for one dish and not another. (more…)

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