Top 10 Piping-Hot Peppers
07/13/09 - Top Lists
“Depending on how much of the compound capsaicin they contain, peppers can range from sweet to spicy—making them a welcome addition to a variety of cuisines. Interestingly, the same chemical responsible for their heat also accounts for their valued health benefits—including triggering endorphins, lowering cholesterol and preventing blood clots. Below, in hot to not-so-hot order according to the Scoville scale, we’ve rounded up the more popular peppers in the pack. From Havana’s fiery habañero to the mild banana pepper, browse through our guide to cooking with peppers.” w/ photos
