Cayenne Powder (Organic)

🌶️ Organic Cayenne Powder 🌶️

Product Overview

Cayenne powder, derived from the Capsicum annuum plant, is a versatile spice known for its bright heat profile and healthful properties.

🔥 A kitchen staple, cayenne is perfect for:
✔️ Seasoning blends & sauces
✔️ Sprinkling onto grilled vegetables for a spicy kick
✔️ Enhancing marinades & meat rubs

Beyond cooking, cayenne has been traditionally infused into oils, vinegars, and herbal foot soaks, making it a powerful ingredient in both culinary and wellness applications.

Details

🌡️ Heat Rating: 20,000–50,000 HU (moderate to high pungency) on the Scoville Scale, measuring the capsaicin concentration (the active compound responsible for cayenne's heat and warming sensation).

🌎 Historical Use: Native Americans have utilized chili peppers as both food and medicine for over 9,000 years.

🌿 Family: Part of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), which includes bell peppers, paprika, and pimento.

Uses

🍽️ Culinary:

✔️ Add to seasoning blends & sauces
✔️ Sprinkle onto grilled vegetables & soups for an extra kick
✔️ Incorporate into marinades & meat rubs for a spicy depth

🌱 Wellness:

✔️ Infused into herbal oils & vinegars
✔️ Brewed into teas for internal warmth
✔️ Used in topical creams for its warming effects

⚠️ Precautions

🚨 May cause gastrointestinal irritation with excessive use.
🚨 Avoid contact with broken skin or eyes.
🚨 Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant, nursing, or on medications.

Key Facts

✔️ The Scoville Scale – Developed by Wilbur Scoville, remains the gold standard for classifying pepper heat.
✔️ Capsaicin Effects – Triggers the central nervous system to feel a warming or burning sensation, without causing actual tissue damage.

🌟 Add a fiery kick to your meals or explore the traditional wellness applications of cayenne powder! Let its bold heat & benefits spice up your routine. 🌶️✨