Cayenne Pepper

Description

Culinary Notes :

Cayenne pepper, also known as the Guinea spice, cow-horn pepper, red hot chili pepper, aleva, bird pepper or especially in its powdered form, red pepper, is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum, which is related to bell peppers, jalapeños, paprika, and others. The Capsicum genus is in the nightshade family (Solanaceae). It is a hot chilli pepper used to flavor dishes and named after the city of Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana

Cayenne pepper has a deceptively mild aroma, yet has a hot and fiery taste. When using cayenne pepper in cooking, it must be used sparingly, as this spice is much hotter than it looks on first appearance.

• Use sparingly in Asian, Indian, African, Central & South American dishes. 1/8 – 1/4 tsp is all that is needed to add some heat to dish.
• Use in curries, marinades and spice rubs
• Use to enhance many dishes or in any recipes that ask for red pepper

Health benefits:

All chillies including cayenne pepper contain capsaicin which is known to have many health benefits including boosting the immune system, eliminating inflammation and help to weight loss.

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Country of origin:

India

Other names or spelling: hot chilli powder, Capsicum frutescens, ground chilli, ginnie pepper