6. PASILLA PEPPER POWDER
What's a Good Paprika Substitute?



The Scoville Scale was developed in 1912 by Wilbur Scoville, a pharmacist from the United States. To determine the SHU, an exact weight of hot pepper is dissolved in alcohol to extract the capsaicinoids components. These components are then diluted in a solution of sugar water and decreasing concentrations are given to a panel of trained tasters until a majority can no longer detect them in a diluted form. The heat level is then rated based on this dilution in multiples of 100 SHU. This system was initially purely organoleptic but nowadays is measured using HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) to prevent any deviation from sensory fatigue or the chosen panel´s resistance.
WHAT CAN I USE INSTEAD OF PAPRIKA?
According to recommendations from the Institute of Medicine, a mere tablespoon of paprika contains more than 100% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin A for men and women.