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Cayenne Powder 40m hu, 1/4lb
Cayenne, also known as African pepper and bird pepper, is the dried fruit of a type of red pepper plant original to Zanzibar now cultivated in other temperate zones throughout the world. The member of the nightshade family gets its genus name, Capsicum, from the Greek word that means “to bite,” while the common name is borrowed from the capital city of French Guiana. Although the powdered herb is most commonly used as seasoning, it is also incorporated into topical salves.
Description
Cayenne is the dried and ground fruit of chili peppers. With a Scoville Heat Unit rating of 40M (thousand) HU, this is the cayenne pepper that lends heat to traditional Cajun and Creole dishes.
Storage Tips
Store in a sealed container away from direct light and heat.
Appearance & Aroma
Bright red color.
Culinary Uses
Use to season rice and bean dishes, grilled and roasted meats and vegetables, soups, stews and braised foods. In Mexico, cayenne is added to hot chocolate.
Industrial Uses
Cayenne is a source of capsaicin, which is an ingredient is topical pain-relieving creams and ointments.
How Hot Is This Pepper?
40M HU
In the Scoville Heat Unit Scale M means thousands, and the HU is short for Heat Units, which measure the amount of capsaicin the pepper contains.