The chart used to determine the pepper's heat, named the Scoville Scale after its creator, American pharmacist Wilbur Scoville, assigns measurable units of spiciness to various foods. For example ...

The humble jalapeño may not be off the Scoville chart, but it makes up for in versatility what it lacks in heat. From jalapeño poppers to pho and more, the pepper's sweet spice has made it a ...