Spiciness of Cuisine
AI statistics
Top 10 countries
| Rank | Country | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 99.6 | 1 |
| 2 | Bhutan | 97.5 | 1 |
| 3 | Mexico | 97.2 | 1 |
| 4 | India | 96.2 | 1 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 93.8 | 1 |
| 6 | Indonesia | 92.2 | 1 |
| 7 | Ethiopia | 89.6 | 1 |
| 8 | Laos | 88.2 | 1 |
| 9 | Malaysia | 86.2 | 2 |
| 10 | South Korea | 85.8 | 2 |
Sub-criteria: Average Scoville heat level of representative national dishes (30%) · Per-capita consumption of chili peppers and hot spices (20%) · Share of traditional recipes containing chili or pungent spices (18%) · Prevalence and heat intensity of national hot sauces, pastes, and condiments (15%) · Regional diversity of spicy dishes within the country (10%) · Consumer preference or tolerance for high-spice foods (7%)