‘Hotpot spiciness index’ on cards as culinary chiefs in China’s spice capital Sichuan try to scientifically define heat range for diners

By Fran Lu

Arguably China’s most famous, and spiciest food, from the country’s southwestern Sichuan province could soon be scientifically ranked for its piquancy on a special index.

Source: ‘Hotpot spiciness index’ on cards as culinary chiefs in China’s spice capital Sichuan try to scientifically define heat range for diners