Chili history was made in 1912 by chemist Wilbur L. Scoville, an employee of the Parke, Davis & Co. pharmaceutical company of Detroit, now part of Pfizer Pharmaceutical Group.

The hottest chili ever measured rates a whopping 1,569,300 Scoville Heat Units, but what exactly does that mean? Where does the Scoville Scale come from?

Uncovering compounds that tame the heat of chili peppers Date: May 14, 2025 Source: American Chemical Society Summary: When biting into a chili pepper, you expect a fiery sensation on your tongue.