Our Sources
The authoritative databases, research institutions, and peer-reviewed publications we use.
Every data point on Know The Pepper is backed by one or more of these sources. We do not use Wikipedia, personal blogs, or unverified seed catalog claims.
Primary Sources
How We Use These Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — Nutritional data for all pepper profiles
- American Chemical Society — Scoville methodology, capsaicin chemistry
- PubMed — Peer-reviewed research on capsaicin, TRPV1 receptors, and health effects
- EPPO Global Database — Capsicum species taxonomy and classification
- Chile Pepper Institute (NMSU) — Cultivar data, breeding research, SHU verification
- PuckerButt Pepper Company — Super-hot pepper breeding programs and record verification