Cayenne Pepper

Maximum order 4oz.

Cayenne Pepper is a variety of Capsicum annuum, a plant genus and species that includes bell peppers, paprika, red chili peppers, and pimento. It is a diverse genus that has been used for food as well as their healthful properties for centuries. Cayenne pepper is widely used in cooking for its bright heat profile and can be added to seasoning blends, sauces, and sprinkled onto grilled vegetables for a spicy bite. Cayenne powder has traditionally been employed by cultures worldwide for its many healthful properties and can be found infused into oils, vinegars, and even herbal foot soaks.

Our cayenne powder is typically between 20,000 – 50,000 HU and considered moderately to highly pungent. The pungency of a chili pepper has historically been measured using the Scoville scale, which assigns heat units (SHU or HU) using a subjective assessment to determine the concentration of capsaicin in a pepper. Capsaicin is an active component of chili peppers, responsible for the warming and occasional burning sensations felt. 

Cayenne powder is widely used in cooking. Most often compounded as a cream for external use, rarely brewed into a tea for internal use. 

Precautions
Excessive use may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Not to be exposed to broken skin or eyes.