17 Common Types of Peppers (Scoville Heat Units and Descriptions)

BySkylar

Peppers are used in many different ways. From pickles to sauces, peppers are used in almost every dish imaginable. There are many types of peppers, but only about 20 are hot enough to be called “hot”. These are known as capsaicinoids. Capsaicinoids are responsible for the burning sensation associated with eating hot peppers. Hotness is…