|Section2= |Section3= }} Shogaol, also known as (6)-shogaol, is a pungent constituent of ginger similar in chemical structure to gingerol. Like zingerone, it's produced when ginger is dried or cooked. The name 'shogaol' is derived from the Japanese name for ginger (生姜、shōga). Shogaol is rated 160 000 SHU on Scoville scale. When compared to other pungent compounds, shogaol is moderately more pungent than piperine, but less than capsaicin. »… (More on Shogaol)