What does the Scoville scale measure?
A)the psychophysical reaction to sense data
B)the amount of capsaicin we detect in food
C)the strength and amplitude of sound waves
D)the amount of caffeine in coffee

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The Scoville scale measures the amount of capsaicin in food, which is responsible for the heat or spiciness of the food. The higher the amount of capsaicin, the higher the score on the Scoville scale.

What Does the Scoville Scale Measure