Chili is a universal spice and adds its characteristic heat to a wide variety of dishes, be it in ripe or unripe form, fresh or dried, smoked, roasted or in pastes. The Scoville scale is used to measure how hot chilies are, which can range from mild to burning hot. The humble bell pepper measures 0 on the scale. The flavor of chilies also varies from one variety to another: Fruity, sweet, nutty or smoky, chili is found in dishes around the world. One of the most well-known varieties of chili is the cayenne chili pepper