Mini: Scoville Scale

from Why We Do What We Do · host Abraham

The Scoville scale is a method for measuring the heat of capsaicin-laden food. This is the amount of sugar water needed to entirely dilute the spice. But, we say it more elegantly than that. Let the spice flow! Join our supporter's club: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References: https://www.nist.gov/how-do-you-measure-it/how-do-you-measure-heat-pepper https://pepperscale.com/what-is-the-scoville-scale/ https://pepperpalace.com/blogs/expert-tips/everything-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-scoville-scale?srsltid=AfmBOoojcmyRiT5Yv_4RSa631H588xTp2lgzgEorf5Cxbb0eYMXuLBam Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support. Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

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