Anda penyuka pedas ? Jika "iya" berarti anda penyuka cabe ? Ya..cabe adalah salah satu sayuran favorit bagi hampir semua manusia di bumi ini. Rasanya yang pedas justru menjadi kenikmatan bagi yang mengkonsumsinya. Tetapi tahukah anda ada berapa banyak jenis cabe di bumi ini ? Jawabannya cukup banyak, ada berpuluh-puluh jenis cabe dengan tingkatan pedas yang berbeda-beda. Dari yang tidak pedas sama sekali sampai yang sangat pedas.
Selain sebagai penyuka cabe, apakah anda juga tahu bahwa cabe yang jenisnya beragam ternyata memiliki sebuah alat ukur untuk mengetahui tingkat kepedasannya ? Mungkin hanya sedikit yang tahu. Nama alat ukur itu adalah skala Scoville. Skala Scoville adalah ukuran tentang pedasnyacabai. Buah genus Capsicum (cabai) mengandung capsaicin, suatu bahan kimia yang merangsang ujung sarafpenerima pedas di lidah, dan jumlah satuan pedas Scoville (SHU) menunjukkan jumlah capsaicin yang ada. Banyak sambal menggunakan peringkat Scoville mereka dalam iklan sebagai daya jualnya.
Namanya berasal dari Wilbur Scoville, seorang fisikawan Amerika Serikat yang mengembangkan Tes Organoleptic Scoville pada 1912. Pada rancangan aslinya, cairan ekstrak cabai dicampurkan dalam airgula sehingga 'pedasnya' tidak lagi dapat dideteksi oleh sebuah panel penguji (biasanya lima orang). Tingkat pencampurannya itu memberikan ukuran bagi skala Scoville ini. Jadi cabai manis yang tidak mengandung capsaicin sama sekali, pada skala Scoville nilainya nol. Artinya rasa pedas tidak ditemukan bahkan ketika cairan itu belum dicampurkan. Sebaliknya, cabai yang paling pedas, seperti misalnya cabai Habanero, mempunyai peringkat 300.000 atau lebih. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa ekstraknya harus dicampurkan 300.000 kali lipat sebelum capsaicin yang hadir di dalamnya tidak terasa lagi. 15 satuan Scoville sama tingkatnya dengan satu bagian capsaicin per satu juta. Jadi, konsentrasi yang tertinggi sama nilainya dengan 15.000.000 satuan Scoville. Kelemahan teresar dari Tes Organoleptik Scoville ialah ketidaktepatannya, karena ia mengandalkan subyektivitas manusia.
Peringkat Scoville berbeda-beda dalam suatu spesies— yang paling mudah dengan faktor 10 atau lebih—tergantung pada keturunan benih, iklim dan bahkan tanah. Hal ini khususnya berlaku untuk habaneros.
Enjoying the scenery: Ricky Gervais and his long term girlfriend Jane Fallon sipped on white wine and ate lunch at a Primrose Hill cafe
With London’s temperatures soaring to 25 degrees today, it was no wonder that James Corden and Ricky Gervais wanted to enjoy the sunshine with their partners.
But they weren’t expecting to bump into each other at a Primrose Hill café, where Gervais was enjoying a bite to eat with long-term girlfriend Jane Fallon.
Corden and his fiancée Julia Carey were taking their baby son Max for a stroll in north London when they noticed the Ghost Town funnyman having a spot of lunch. Fancy seeing you here! James Corden and Julia Carey noticed the funnyman as they strolled by with baby Max
The Gavin and Stacey star, 32, quickly ran over to Gervais, 49, to say hello and show off his one-month-old son Max.
Both couples leaned over the pram to take a look at Max and admire the adorable youngster, who was born on March 22.
James and Julia had been soaking up the sunshine on Good Friday too, and took Max to Primrose Hill on the Bank holiday.
During his day in the sun today, Corden tweeted: ‘I love Saturdays that feel like Sundays. Does that make sense? X’
Admiration: The two couples gazed at baby Max in his pram, who is one-month-old
Now where were we? The couple got back to lunching after the surprise visit from his fellow comedian
On both park days, Corden decided to wear a dark T-Shirt and knee-length shorts, while Julia pulled out a white summer dress on Friday and little white shorts today.
While Ricky also opted for a black T-shirt alongside his running shoes that he wore out to lunch.
He and his girlfriend of 29 years sipped on white wine to celebrate the early summer weather.
Meanwhile, Gervais recently told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show that he doesn’t understand why people would want to watch Kate Middleton and Prince William exchange vows next week.
Family day out: James Corden, Julia Carey and baby Max take a stroll around Primrose Hill
Just one please: The couple bought some bread from a local bakery for to accompany their meal
When speaking about the Royal wedding at its media coverage, the comedian said: ‘Ugh God, I’m trying to avoid it.
‘I don’t even go to my friends’ weddings. Who’s sitting at home on a sunny day watching two people who they will never meet get married.
'I don’t think I’ll be watching it… I’m sure I’ve got something better to do that day… [also] I don’t think I’m a wedding person.’
Sun lovers: James Corden and Julia also took their son Max to Primrose Hill in North London on Good Friday for some fresh air
Fan frenzy: The Only Way Is Essex fans and potential shoppers gathered outside Minnie's Boutique in Brentwood
If Sam and Billie Faiers were ever in any doubt about how successful their boutique would be, they needn’t have worried.
Because Minnie’s was overrun with The Only Way Is Essex fans today, as the store opened to the public.
Scores of young girls, their mothers and even a few men queued outside the boutique in Brentwood, Essex.
Sam, 20, and her sister Billie, 21, will undoubtedly have their till bursting with cash by the end of the Easter weekend if business continues to be this good.
But it is unknown whether all of the camera-happy fans were at Minnie’s to shop or to just get a glimpse of the reality TV stars.
Despite their intentions, the sisters looked happy to welcome their potential customers and Sam looked stunning in a strapless floral dress and nude heels.
While Billie opted for a navy blue silk knee-length dress during their store’s first day of business.
Business is booming: Sam and Billie Faiers pose in their shop as young teenage girls peruse the racks for dresses
Shopping chaos: Young girls, their mothers and even some men queued outside to get a peek at the reality TV stars and the shop
The stars were photographed posing in the boutique, while young teenage girls perused the racks to top up their summer wardrobes.
Sam posted on her Twitter page last night that she had an early night so she’d be refreshed for her busy day at work.
She tweeted: ‘In bed watching a film, as for @JoeyEssex_ it’s his 3rd night out in a row!! Night everyone x’
And updated her Twitter again today, posting: ‘Minnies opening!! Having an amazing day xx’
Cash or credit? Sam takes some young shoppers' cash as they find something to buy in Minnie's
Sisterly love: Sam and Billie have opened their family business in Essex after promoting it on the ITV2 show
During their store launch, the sisters told the MailOnline that they’d love to dress Kate Middleton.
The sisters also named Gossip Girl Blake Liveley and fellow reality stars the Kardashian sisters as their ideal celebrity clients.
But their dream A-lister is Kate, and said: ‘She always looks lovely, but she’s always very smartly dressed. We’d love to see her in one of our dresses.’
Minnie's ladies: Amy Childs (far right) joined Sam and Billie to celebrate the boutique's opening too
Aspirations: During their store launch, the sisters told the MailOnline that they'd love to dress Kate Middleton
Summer chic: Coleen Rooney looked pretty in a striped dress and matching cardigan as she arrived at Old Trafford with mother Colette, son Kai and brother Anthony today
She looked every inch the glamorous WAG as she arrived to watch husband Wayne play for Manchester United.
And it seems Coleen Rooney has fully embraced summer chic now the UK heat has really set in, teaming her striped dress and matching cardigan with a pair of sky-high heels.
The 25-year-old star also wore a huge pair of dark sunglasses and carried a chic nude bag as she took son Kai to see his dad play in the Manchester United vs Everton game at Old Trafford today.
Enjoying the sunshine: Coleen teamed the outfit with a pair of sky-high heels and a nude coloured bag
Coleen was joined by her mother Colette, who was happy to push along little Kai in his buggy, and a group of friends including her cousin Claire and her children at the match.
And it seems the presence of Coleen and Kai was enough to spur on Wayne, whose team Manchester United beat Everton 1-0.
Coleen later tweeted: 'Had a lovely day with @xclaireroox and kids!! Looking forward to Britain's Got Talent. Hope Taylor is on it tonight!!!! X'
While Coleen's outfit was perfectly suited to the 27C temperatures this morning, it was lucky she hadn't chosen to wear the dress and sandals this afternoon, as the heavens opened and most of the UK was hit by torrential rain.
Family day out: Coleen was also joined by a group of friends on the day out
Coleen looked in great shape in her summery outfit, and it was revealed this morning the WAG uses boxing as a way to stay in shape.
She is said to go to the gym for sparring practice daily, tweeting fans on her Twitter page: 'Having breakfast in the garden with Kai. Then gym time. Boxing and spinning x.'
She added recently: 'I love boxing in the gym. Once you’ve done that you feel like you’ve had a really good workout. It tones your arms and it’s good for your stomach muscles too.'
Good luck charm: The presence of Coleen and Kai obviously encouraged Wayne, seen here with Everton's Phil Neville, as he helped Manchester United achieve their 1-0 win
Coleen only joined Twitter this week but has been having some problems with abusive followers on the site.
After receiving a series of hateful messages on her page, Coleen then confronted the cyber bullies who appeared to take great delight in tormenting her over the allegations of striker Wayne's alleged infidelity.
She first received a message from a user called Louise Horgan, who wrote: 'You Will Probally (sic) See In The Papers He's Shagged Someone Again.'
A stunned Coleen replied: 'Don't be bothered about my life love!!!'
Amazing: Romanian dancer Razy Gogonea wowed the judges on Britain's Got Talent with his Matrix-inspired dance routine
A body-popping breakdancer was the star of the show on Britain's Got Talent tonight when he wowed the judges with his Matrix inspired dance routine.
Romanian dancer Razy Gogonea, 28, bounded onto the stage as he ran on on his knees, dressed as Keanu Reeves' character Neo from the infamous sci-fi movie.
Watched by his girlfriend in the audience, Razy amazed the judges with his unique performance, which saw him bend and move his body like nobody else.
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Is that you, Neo? Afterwards, the judges praised the creativity of his audition and the beautiful choreography
Afterwards, judge Michael McIntyre said: 'I loved you Razy, there were things I never seen humans do. I thought it was excellent, I really enjoyed watching it. You are Neo from The Matrix.'
Amanda Holden said: 'I found it exciting, you used the whole stage which is very good. Beautifully choreographed, excellent job. Well done!'
And David Hasselhoff added: 'You're like a real life videogame, very very entertaining. Well done.'
Emotional: Ravy couldn't control himself as he received praise from the judges and a standing ovation from the audience
How was it? Asked how he felt by the experience by Ant McPartlin, Ravy replied: 'It was awesome!'
A tearful Razy struggled to contain himself as all three judges voted to send him through to the next round.
The show opened in Manchester, with the judges looking forward to the talent on offer in the city.
Before the auditions started, Amanda said: 'I'm always excited when I come to Manchester - for me it's like my second home.'
Michael then added: 'We're going to have some real genuine talent, I have no doubt that there will be.'
The auditions began with painter and decorator Micky Gooch kicking things off.
Nutter: Martial arts expert Micky said he had been practicing 'like a nutter' for his audition
Incredible: The 54-year-old did a one-fingered press up on top of a nail, but was said to not be entertaining enough for the judges
A 54-year-old martial arts expert, Micky said he 'trained like a nutter' before taking to the stage, boasting that he can 'throw a watermelon in the air and cut it with his fingers'.
Asked by David Hasselhoff what he was going to do, Micky said he would be performing a one-fingered press-up on top of a nail.
Micky managed a staggering 10 push ups on top of the nail, leaving the judges cringing, before his finger slipped off the nail.
Afterwards, Michael said: 'I did feel it's an amazing thing to do more than one of them but ultimately we're looking for entertainment and I wasn't entertained.'
Amanda added: 'It was amazing but I don't think it's enough to make it on to the Royal Variety show.'
Double act: Ted, 91, and his 21-year-old granddaughter Grace are the stars of the show with their double act
We love you! The audience gave the family double act huge applause and a standing ovation
Next up was granddaughter and grandfather duo Ted, 91, and 21-year-old Grace.
Ted revealed he used to be a professional entertainer and gave it up when his daughter was born.
Before hitting the stage, Ted admitted he was concerned about letting Grace down. Struggling to hear what the judges were saying, Ted misheard Amanda asking him if he was retired, saying: 'Yes, I am tired!'
The pair performed If I Was A Rich Man, with Ted things kicking off before Grace joined in with If I Was A Rich Girl. They then sang New York, New York, much to the delight of the judges and the audience.
What's that? Ted struggles to hear Amanda talking to him and uses Grace as his interpreter
And while Ted struggled at points, forgetting to hold the microphone up to his mouth, the pair thoroughly entertained with their performance.
After their audition, David said: 'I think the Queen will love this - this beats the hell out of America's Got Talent. Terrific job, well done.'
Amanda added: 'I really enjoyed it. I thought it was a brilliant, entertaining act.'
Michael concluded: 'I think you should be able to buy a Ted doll and you're holding a microphone but the arm never reaches the face.'
Impressionist Les Gibson, 41, was up next, admitting his ability to impersonate people helped him become more confident at school.
Who are you? Les Gibson stunned the audience with his celebrity impressions
I'm going to smash his head in: Dec was less than flattered by Les' impression
Before performing for the judges, Les said he had been performing impressions full-time for 13 years but sometimes struggled with the insecurity of being a self-employed impressionist.
Les opened his audition with an impression of Ant and Dec, much to the amusement of the Britain's Got Talent presenters.
And while Ant was thrilled with his impression, Dec said he was disappointed that he sounded so camp, laughing: 'I'm going to smash his face in!'
Les then threw in some more impressions of stars including Ross Kemp and Coronation Street's Kevin Webster - leaving the judges and audience in fits of laughter.
Not so good: Comedian Elaine Williams' act didn't go down too well and she was booed off the stage
I'm outta here: Elaine swore at the audience and stormed off the stage
However, while Amanda and Michael were impressed, David looked slightly out of his depth witht he Corrie impersonation.
Afterwards, Michael said: 'I think you were brilliant, I thoroughly enjoyed it. You obviously have a very diverse range.'
And David laughed: 'I had no idea what you were saying but I absolutely enjoyed it because you were confident and you took to the stage and that's what this show is about.'
Amanda added: 'I'm delighted for you because I thought you were fantastic.'
So Les was put through to the next round with three yeses from the judges. Supply teacher Linda and her dog Fen were up next, but failed to impress the panel and received three nos.
Nooooo: Judges David Hasselhoff and Michael McIntyre were not impressed by Elaine's act
Why did you do that? Elaine told Ant and Dec she couldn't cope with being booed by the audience
Musician James Kingg played the keyboard but was quickly buzzed by the judges and was sent home.
Lollipop lady Margaret Austin was also unsuccessful with her audition.
Elaine Williams took to the stage next with a comedy act, after admitting previously that she was in college doing a course on soup and sauces.
However, before her performance, Elaine said she had only performed stand-up comedy about six times.
Cute: Pipp and her puppy Buddy amazed the audience with their performance of Pie Jesu
Say hi, Buddy! The six-month-old dog took his new-found fame in his stride
And she certainly failed to impress the audience, who started chanting for her to get off the stage, to which Elaine said 'f*** off' and left the stage, not even giving the judges chance to say no.
The next segment of the show opened in Birmingham, where the first act up was Pipp and her puppy Buddy.
The pair performed Pie Jesu, with Pipp singing opera and Buddy joining in howling at the highest points.
After receiving a standing ovation from the audience, Pipp gave Buddy a big hug and kiss before waiting for the comments from the judges.
An audience with Edward Reid: Scottish singer Edward performed nursery rhymes to the soundtrack of Snow Patrol's Run
Hitting the high notes: Edward stunned the audience with his humorous performance
Michael said: 'You never know what to expect but this was very surprising.
Congratulations, well done!' David added: 'Very entertaining.'
And when Amanda asked if she would ever consider doing a pop track with Buddy, Pipp replied: 'I could definitely try but he's quite fussy - it's up to him.'
With three yeses, the pair moved on to the next round of the competition.
Drama teacher Edward Reid, 35, was first up when the auditions moved to Glasgow.
Asked what his dreams are, Edward replied: 'This might sound really cheesy but ever since I was a little boy I have wanted to have An audience with Edward Reid.'
Hilarious: David, who missed the point of some of the acts, was thoroughly entertained by the act
Brilliant: And Ant and Dec also joined in applauding the hilarious drama teacher
And Edward left the audience in stitches as he performed Old McDonald Had A Farm and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to the soundtrack of Snow Patrol's Run.
Afterwards, Michael said: 'Edward Reid - nobody saw that coming. I don't know what's going to happen to you after this competition but I can definitely see you being booked for Elton John's child's first birthday party. I didn't think it would come in this form but Glasgow has got talent!'
Amanda added: 'I have a five-year-old daughter and I would so buy your album for her.'
And David concluded: 'Really creative and very funny. Thank God for you. Terrific job.'
Needless to say, Edward got three yeses from the judges and will be seen again later in the competition.
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Anger: Michael Douglas told Oprah that Catherine Zeta Jones was 'outed' during her struggle with bipolar disorder
Michael Douglas is enraged that his wife Catherine Zeta Jones was 'outed' in her struggle with bipolar disorder.
The 66-year-old actor, who is looking fantastic despite his high-profile battle with cancer, appeared to be gripped by fury as he talked about his wife of 12 years checking herself into a Connecticut institution.
Asked about 41-year-old Zeta Jones's illness by U.S. chat show queen Oprah Winfrey, the Wall Street star declared: 'She was outed.'
His statement was shown during a preview of Winfrey's exclusive sit-down chat, which airs in the United States next week.
Zeta-Jones's spell in a mental facility first emerged in the American tabloid magazine the National Enquirer, prompting her to release a statement hours later revealing she was suffering the condition.
Douglas, who announced in January that he had defeated throat cancer, still appeared frail as he sat in front of Winfrey's live studio audience.
During the interview the actor speaks candidly about his wife's illness and his own heath problems, which saw him diagnosed with a throat tumour last year.
'My eldest son is in federal prison, my ex-wife is suing me and I got cancer': Douglas tells Oprah his woes
'Onwards and upwards': But Douglas goes on to explain his family's attitude to the future
Release: Douglas spoke frankly about his family's recent troubles with Winfrey
He also opens up about his ex-wife Diandra's attempts to get a cut of his earnings from 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' and his son Cameron's jail sentence for drug dealing.
'My eldest son is in federal prison, my ex-wife is suing me and I got cancer,' he said.
In recent weeks, Douglas has put his own heath battle to one side, to help Zeta Jones in her struggle with bipolar disorder.
The actor has described how proud he is of the mother of his two children, for seeking professional help for the illness.
Concern: The talk show mogul looked concerned as Douglas talked about his wife's battle with depression
Sombre: Zeta Jones has a moment of sadness on the Louisiana set of Playing the Field
'It takes a lot of courage to seek help and I am proud of Catherine for doing something positive about her situation,' he said. 'It's onwards and upwards for us.'
For her own part, Catherine, who is back at work on the set of new film Playing the Field in Louisiana, is sanguine about the news breaking, even defiant. 'There is no shame in seeking help, she told People magazine.
'This is a disorder that affects millions of people and I am one of them.'
'If my revelation of having bipolar II has encouraged one person to seek help, then it is worth it.'
Vision: Beyonce appears on the balcony at the Ritz Hotel in Paris yesterday where she was taking part in a photoshoot for Harper's Bazaar magazine
Imagine walking out on to your hotel balcony and there, beneath your eys, stood one of the most famous women on the planet.
That's what happened to one lucky guest at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, who was in prime position to whatch RnB megastar Beyonce take part in a photoshoot in the room below him.
Room with a view: A fellow hotel guest, clad in his dressing gown, appeared to be enjoying the view from above as he peered down from above
The portly gentleman, clad in a white dressing gown, feasted his eyes as the 29-year-old singer flaunted her killer curves in a sheer black dress.
If he had wanted a room with a view, he certainly got one.
Confident: In another pose the RnB megastar punches the air with her fist
Beyonce looked stunning in her ensemble as she turned on the glamour for the Harper's Bazaar shoot.
Her see-through black dress revealed her black underwear underneath, while her top half was decorated with a bloom of poppy-like red ruffles.
The former Destiny's Child star was also looking noticeably slimmer, having apparently shed weight in recent months.
Her slimline look was accentuated by her hairstyle, which was scraped back tightly against her head.
Changing shapes: Beyonce looks like she has shed the pounds in recent months, pictured far left looking super slim in Paris last week, looking fuller figured, right, in New York in November
The singer is currently in Paris to record a new song with Kanye West and possibly also start to prep the video for the tune, according to People.
She has been joined by her husband Jay-Z after the couple flew in last week by private jet.
During their time in the city they have enjoyed several romantic meals together with Beyonce also paying a visit to Disneyland Paris.
The pair reportedly are staying at an ultra-exclusive hotel in the French capital that costs a staggering $20,000 a night.
Anda penyuka pedas ? Jika "iya" berarti anda penyuka cabe ? Ya..cabe adalah salah satu sayuran favorit bagi hampir semua manusia di bumi ini. Rasanya yang pedas justru menjadi kenikmatan bagi yang mengkonsumsinya. Tetapi tahukah anda ada berapa banyak jenis cabe di bumi ini ? Jawabannya cukup banyak, ada berpuluh-puluh jenis cabe dengan tingkatan pedas yang berbeda-beda. Dari yang tidak pedas sama sekali sampai yang sangat pedas.
