Named after Mount Krakatoa, an active volcano infamous for volatility, Krakatoa Hot Chips’ spice intensity goes beyond the generic “mild, medium, and hot” measurements of heat. Instead, each flavor’s level of spiciness is measured in quantifiable Scoville Heat Units (SHU), ranging from 5,840 to 38,700 heat units per chip.

A savvy food product developer knows that the source (or sources) of heat is only one part of the equation. There also needs to be the right complement of flavors.

Mizkan America Food Ingredients Division has added Hatch Valley Roasted chiles to its line of pepper products.

The high-quality HPLC-certified pepper extract offers a Scoville heat score of six million units per drop.

Mad Dog 357 Plutonium No. 9 is a highly refined extract of peppers from all over the globe.