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Discover the habanero pepper's intense heat, boasting 100-350 K Scoville units, and its surprising health benefits.

Written byRazib Khan
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To the right you see a habanero pepper, 100-350 K Scoville units (Jalapeno is 2.5-8 K). I can eat

2 habeneros in one sitting and enjoy it

. And what does not kill you can cure cancer. Hot dog! On the other hand, if I want something which is a little less spicey and has a more tangy, aromatic flavor, I really enjoy greenThai peppers. I'm the spiceyScienceBlogger.

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