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Hot Sauce Diaries, The Science of Hot Sauce

2 months ago

What is the Difference Between Capsaicin and Dihydrocapsaicin: One burns, the other burns a bit more politely!

What is the Difference Between Capsaicin and Dihydrocapsaicin: One burns, the other burns a bit more politely! Chili peppers are celebrated for their fiery…

Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

2 months ago

Soil Secrets: How to Measure pH Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Hot Peppers!)!

Soil Secrets: How to Measure pH Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Hot Peppers!) Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline your soil is…

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Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

2 months ago

Why is pH Soil Content Important for Growing Peppers: Because even peppers like their lemonade just right!!

Why is pH Soil Content Important for Growing Peppers: Because even peppers like their lemonade just right! Soil pH is important for growing peppers…

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Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

2 months ago

Yellow 7 Pot (Caribbean) Pepper: Seven times the heat, one tiny pepper!

Yellow 7 Pot (Caribbean) Pepper: Seven times the heat, one tiny pepper! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Yellow 7 Pot (Caribbean) Pepper?…

Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

2 months ago

Pimiento de Padrón Pepper: Mostly mild, occasionally mischievous!

Pimiento de Padrón Pepper: Mostly mild, occasionally mischievous! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Pimiento de Padrón Pepper? The Pimiento de Padrón pepper…

Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

2 months ago

Peppadew Pepper: Sweet, tangy, and just a little sassy!

Peppadew Pepper: Sweet, tangy, and just a little sassy! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Peppadew Pepper? The Peppadew pepper measures between 1,000…

Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

2 months ago

Aji Crystal Pepper: Tiny crystal, big punch of heat!

Aji Crystal Pepper: Tiny crystal, big punch of heat! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Aji Crystal Pepper? The Aji Crystal pepper measures…

Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

2 months ago

Aji Amarillo Pepper: Sunshine in a pepper, spice in your soul!

Aji Amarillo Pepper: Sunshine in a pepper, spice in your soul! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Aji Amarillo Pepper? The Aji Amarillo…

Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

2 months ago

Rocoto Pepper: Looks like an apple, kicks like a mule!

Rocoto Pepper: Looks like an apple, kicks like a mule! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Rocoto Pepper? The Rocoto pepper measures between…

Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

2 months ago

Bishop’s Crown Pepper: A crown that rules your taste buds

Bishop’s Crown (Christmas Bell) Pepper: Bold Flavor, Spicy, Tropical Delight How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Bishop’s Crown Pepper? The Bishop’s Crown pepper…

Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

2 months ago

Gardening Mistakes to Avoid If You’re Growing Jalapeño Peppers!

Gardening Mistakes to Avoid If You’re Growing Jalapeño Peppers Common jalapeño growing mistakes include overwatering, poor soil conditions, lack of sunlight, and improper harvesting,…

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Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

2 months ago

How Do You Maintain Pepper Plants to Maximize Pepper Harvests!

How Do You Maintain Pepper Plants to Maximize Pepper Harvests How to Maintain Pepper Plants for Maximum Harvests (Because One Sad Pepper Is Just…

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Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

2 months ago

7 Gardening Tips for a Huge Pepper Harvest This Year!

If your pepper plants aren’t producing heavily, your system—not your plant—is the problem. If your pepper plants are producing more disappointment than actual peppers,…

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Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

3 months ago

Cheyenne Pepper: The Bold and Fiery Chili of the United States

Cheyenne Pepper: The Bold and Fiery Chili of the United States How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Cheyenne Pepper? The Cheyenne pepper measures…

Hot Sauce Diaries, The History of Hot Sauce

3 months ago

Stars, Stripes, and Spicy Bites: Peppers Born in the USA

What Peppers Are Native to the United States: Heat, Flavor & Hot Sauce Stars, Stripes, and Spicy Bites: Peppers Born in the USA The…

Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

3 months ago

Datil Pepper: Florida’s Fiery and Flavorful Chili

The Ultimate Guide to the Datil Pepper: Heat, Flavor & Hot Sauce How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Datil Pepper? The…

Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

3 months ago

Pequin Pepper: Small But Mighty Chili for Bold Flavors

Pequin Pepper: Small but Mighty Chili for Bold Flavors How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Pequin Pepper? The Pequin pepper measures between 30,000…

Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

3 months ago

Peri Peri Pepper: Fiery Flavor from Africa

Peri Peri Pepper: Fiery Flavor from Africa How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Peri Peri Pepper? The Peri Peri pepper measures between 50,000…

Health Benefits of Hot Sauce, Hot Sauce Diaries

3 months ago

Are There Health Benefits to Eating Hot Sauce? Capsaicin, Metabolism & Wellness

Health benefits of hot sauce explored Hot sauce has evolved from a simple condiment into a cultural phenomenon, a culinary staple, and for many…

Hot Sauce Diaries, The Science of Hot Sauce

3 months ago

The Difference Between HPLC Testing and the Scoville Organoleptic Test – Measuring Pepper Heat

The Difference Between HPLC Testing and the Scoville Organoleptic Test – Measuring Pepper Heat Understanding chili pepper heat requires knowledge of two primary methods…

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What is the Difference Between Capsaicin and Dihydrocapsaicin: One burns, the other burns a bit more politely!

Soil Secrets: How to Measure pH Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Hot Peppers!)!

Why is pH Soil Content Important for Growing Peppers: Because even peppers like their lemonade just right!!

Yellow 7 Pot (Caribbean) Pepper: Seven times the heat, one tiny pepper!

Pimiento de Padrón Pepper: Mostly mild, occasionally mischievous!

Peppadew Pepper: Sweet, tangy, and just a little sassy!

Aji Crystal Pepper: Tiny crystal, big punch of heat!

Aji Amarillo Pepper: Sunshine in a pepper, spice in your soul!

Rocoto Pepper: Looks like an apple, kicks like a mule!

Bishop’s Crown Pepper: A crown that rules your taste buds

Gardening Mistakes to Avoid If You’re Growing Jalapeño Peppers!

How Do You Maintain Pepper Plants to Maximize Pepper Harvests!

7 Gardening Tips for a Huge Pepper Harvest This Year!

Cheyenne Pepper: The Bold and Fiery Chili of the United States

Stars, Stripes, and Spicy Bites: Peppers Born in the USA

Datil Pepper: Florida’s Fiery and Flavorful Chili

Pequin Pepper: Small But Mighty Chili for Bold Flavors

Peri Peri Pepper: Fiery Flavor from Africa

Are There Health Benefits to Eating Hot Sauce? Capsaicin, Metabolism & Wellness

The Difference Between HPLC Testing and the Scoville Organoleptic Test – Measuring Pepper Heat