Which is hotter banana pepper or jalapeno?
Answer
Peppers such as the banana pepper do not qualify as hot peppers since they produce either no heat at all or a very moderate sensation at 500 Scoville Heat Units. According to Scoville Heat Units (SHU), the hottest banana pepper is actually 5 times softer than the mildest jalapeño peppers. This is in comparison to a jalapeno pepper, which ranges from 2,500 to 8,000 in heat intensity.
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