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Flavor of the Week: Ghost peppers bring fiery flavor to menus

The supremely spicy chiles are becoming more popular at restaurants

December 4, 2017

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Ghost peppers are seriously spicy, coming in at over a million Scoville units, a system of measuring spiciness. Despite their fieriness, ghost peppers are increasingly appearing in limited-time offers and in new menu items. Find out more about these pungent peppers.   

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