Happy National Hot and Spicy Food Day! Prepare to shed tears of “happiness” as your taste buds feel the burn of the chili pepper! These prestigious peppers pack quite the powerful punch and surprisingly, the world’s hottest chili pepper changes frequently. Capsaicin is the chemical that produces the burning effect that we either love or hate. The more capsaicin, which is measured by the Scoville Heat Unit (SHU), the more you will sweat! For example, jalapeno peppers have between 2,500-8,000 SHU. The Carolina Reaper, currently the hottest pepper in the world, has an astonishing 2,200,000 SHU! While we don’t recommend eating one of them raw to celebrate, we say try a hot and spicy dish from another culture. Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Vindaloo, and Chicken Paprikash are all sure to bring the heat. Be sure to spice up your client appreciation as well by sending The Redwoods Gift Box!