[CH] measuring heat

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I got this recently and wondered if anyone can help. I can't even remember
the name of the equipment used to test for capsaicin.  Does anyone have
access to one?  


>Hi!
>    I read your discussion on Suite 101.  My 11 year old son asked me if 
>there was a way to test the "hotness" of a chili pepper.  Do you know of 
>any method (other than putting it in your mouth!) that can determine the 
>heat?  I found the ASTM standard (E1083-88 Standard Test Method for 
>Sensory Evaluation of Red Pepper Heat) and will order it but I'm sure it 
>involves scientific equipment and procedures more complicated that what 
>is available in the home.  My son would like to explore this question 
>for his science fair project this year.  Any information you have would 
>be appreciated.
>
>Teri Kuwahara

Thanks, 
Judy "MsChile" Howle   

Flavors of the South; Recipes for "heat lovers"		
http://www.ebicom.net/~howle	

Hot and Spicy Food Editor at Suite 101
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