The Pantry Quiz #25
Multiple choice
What does the Scoville scale measure?
1. The acidity of citrus.
2. The heat of peppers.
3. The sweetness of sugar.
4. The clarity of vinegar.
5. The viscosity of Marshmallow Fluff.
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Please leave your answer in the comments, and let us know whether you have this ingredient in your pantry.
[Last week's answer: Darth Vader and Yoda topped the scales, weighing in at a cool 1,000 pounds of butter at the 2008 Tulsa State Fair.]
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Posted by: lisa | March 9, 2013 at 12:25 AM
#2 heat of peppers!
Posted by: Sarah L. | March 9, 2013 at 08:37 AM
finally one I know! heat of peppers. We don't do too much heat, my husband loves it but starts sweating immediately!
Posted by: susan g | March 9, 2013 at 09:14 AM
the chiles -- love your choices!
I keep adding more -- latest is Kashmiri.
Posted by: Tracy | March 9, 2013 at 09:21 AM
The Scoville Scale measures the heat from peppers...and yes I do have bottles of Tabasco in my fridge...the green jalapeno and the original. I'll put sriracha and tabasco on anything. The hotter the happier *Ü*
Posted by: Patty | March 9, 2013 at 09:28 AM
#2. We like spicy, so I have a few fiery staples.
Posted by: Dave Moyer | March 9, 2013 at 09:29 AM
Scoville scale measures the heat of peppers - and that's the top of a Tabasco bottle.
Posted by: terry groff | March 9, 2013 at 10:49 AM
#2, no I dont in the process of updating spice cabinet :(
Posted by: Cheryn | March 9, 2013 at 10:51 AM
2 heat of peppers
Currently none in my pantry.
Posted by: kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts | March 9, 2013 at 04:33 PM
Peppers--finally I knew one!
And yes, ever since my spouse's first trip to Iraq we've had at least 1 bottle of Tabasco on the table/in the pantry.
Thanks, Lydia!
Posted by: Judy S. | March 9, 2013 at 08:48 PM
#2 - The heat of peppers. It seems as if we keep discovering hotter and hotter peppers - e.g., the "ghost pepper." Are they breeding them hotter, or discovering them, do you know?
Posted by: Willow | March 9, 2013 at 09:13 PM
#2! Love little food q's like this. :)
Posted by: Le'Anne Frieday | March 10, 2013 at 08:15 AM
Measures the heat of peppers, and I currently have five different bottles of hot sauce in my fridge.
Posted by: Donna @ The Slow Roasted Italian | March 10, 2013 at 11:55 AM
Peppers. Always have them on hand. Serrano and Jalapeno especially.
Posted by: Carol J | March 10, 2013 at 04:19 PM
The heat of peppers -- and I have a variety of pepper related sauces in my pantry and some homemade sriracha in the refrigerator!
Posted by: carol, boston @ cabinetstew | March 13, 2013 at 11:21 AM
The heat of peppers but I had to laugh at #5 as that is made in the city live in!