Cayenne pepper has become a staple in our kitchens. However, it needs to be used sparingly. To spice up your dishes, it’s best to taste as you add Cayenne pepper. Avoid handling it with bare hands; prefer to use gloves. Avoid any contact with the eyes.
Cayenne pepper has a slightly fruity aroma. Its flavors are powerful and spicy. Its smoky aroma and spicy taste will enhance your dishes and sauces. Its spiciness level is 8/10 (very hot) on the Scoville scale. It is much spicier than, for example, Espelette pepper, which is considered hot (4/10).
Ingredients
Capsicum frutescens.
Country of Origin
India
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry and cool place.
According to archaeologists, Cayenne pepper seems to have been used for its medicinal properties for a long time, particularly by the Maya and Aztecs. However, it wasn’t until the 16th century that Cayenne pepper was discovered and imported to Europe by the Spanish. Nowadays, its use has gone far beyond borders and become international. Indeed, it is now one of the most well-known and widely produced peppers in the world.
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