Multiple choice general knowledge

Which among the following is the unit of the scale used for measurement of the spicy heat of a chili pepper?

  1. Smith

  2. Wright

  3. Orville

  4. Scoville

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Scoville scale measures chili pepper spiciness in Scoville Heat Units (SHU), based on capsaicin concentration. Wilbur Scoville developed this organoleptic test in 1912. Mild peppers like bell peppers score 0 SHU, while Carolina Reaper exceeds 2 million SHU. The other options (Smith, Wright, Orville) are not associated with any measurement scale.