The Scoville scale is a method for rating the hotness of peppers. Here's a look at just which pepper is the spiciest.

Tabasco hot sauces are the go-to choice when ... When using a more universal scale that measures heat — the Scoville scale — this translates to 23,000 to 33,000 Scoville Heat Units, or SHUs.

or made into condiments such as Tabasco. Fresh chillies sold in packets in supermarkets usually have a heat scale on them as a guide. When shopping for more interesting chilli varieties ...