Just How Hot Are Flamin’ Hot Cheetos?

Hey spicy snackers! If you’re a fan of those tongue-tingling Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, you’ve probably wondered: how many Scoville units are packed into those crunchy red sticks? Well, fellow heat-seekers, today we’re breaking down the official zesty numbers and exploring everything that makes this iconic snack singe your taste buds.Get ready to feel the Flamin’ fire!Here’s the hot scoop: While experts estimate average SHU ratings around 50,000, some batches may fall between 8,000 to 11,000. With spiciness varying between production runs, there’s no single definitive score.But most agree that Flamin’ Hot Cheetos provide a solid jalapeño-style kick. That’s milder than a habanero but still enough to light your mouth ablaze!What gives these snacks their signature scorch? A chemical called capsaicin. This compound in hot peppers binds to our pain receptors, signaling “spicy!” More capsaicin = higher Scoville numbers.But Scoville scores alone can’t capture that unique Flamin’ Hot eating experien...