Looking for Sweat-Inducing Chile

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Q:  Dave,

I know that peppers produce varying degrees of heat, as indicative on the Scoville scale.  But is there any information on what type of pepper produces a specific reaction?  I am looking for a sauce/pepper that invokes sweat as opposed to a mouth burn.

–Manny

 

A:  Hello Manny:

It doesn’t really work that way.  Different people react differently to various chiles.  Nearly all hot chiles will burn the mouth, but sweating varies by individuals, as does hiccuping.

–Dave

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