{"id":3922,"date":"2023-04-13T17:50:17","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T21:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/millenora.com\/?p=3922"},"modified":"2023-04-13T17:50:18","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T21:50:18","slug":"is-pepper-spicy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/millenora.com\/is-pepper-spicy\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Pepper Spicy? 19 Popular Peppers, Their Uses, And Spice Level"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Is pepper spicy? The answer is yes. But not all peppers are spicy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pepper is a fruit that comes in over 600 varieties, each with a different level of spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this guide, you\u2019ll see the different types of peppers, their level of spiciness, and everything in between. Also, you’ll know which peppers best suit your meals and the ones to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pepper is a hot, pungent spice that adds flavor to meals.<\/strong> It comes from the dry berries of the pepper plant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, pepper is also used to add heat to both sweet and savory dishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Capsaicin is the active ingredient in peppers that is responsible for their spiciness. <\/strong>When capsaicin comes into contact with your tongue, it activates a receptor called TRPV1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This receptor is activated by high temperatures and is responsible for the sensation of heat and pain. In other words, when you eat something spicy, your brain thinks you are eating something hot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Capsaicin is present in the highest concentrations in the inner parts of the pepper. This is why it is advised that you remove the seeds and white ribs of the pepper to reduce the spiciness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Capsaicin is present in different levels in different types of peppers. This is why one pepper is spicier than another. The Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) measures capsaicin concentration and level of spiciness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In essence, the high the SHU rating, the spicier the pepper. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is pepper?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why is pepper spicy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Different types of peppers and their SHU rating <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Yellow chili<\/h2>\n\n\n