Cayenne Powder (Organic)

🌶️ Organic Cayenne Powder 🌶️

Product Overview

Cayenne powder, derived from the Capsicum annuum plant, is a versatile spice celebrated for its bright heat profile and healthful properties. This fiery red powder is a kitchen staple, perfect for enhancing seasoning blends, sauces, or sprinkling onto grilled vegetables for a spicy kick.

Beyond culinary uses, cayenne has been traditionally infused into oils, vinegars, and even herbal foot soaks, showcasing its diverse applications in both cooking and wellness.

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Details

• Heat Rating: 20,000–50,000 HU (moderate to high pungency) on the Scoville Scale, measuring the concentration of capsaicin (the active compound responsible for heat and warming sensations).
• Historical Use: Native Americans have utilized chili peppers as 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 and sauces.
  • Sprinkle onto grilled vegetables or soups for a spicy touch.
  • Incorporate into spicy marinades or meat rubs.
• Wellness:
  • Found in herbal oils and vinegars.
  • Occasionally brewed into teas or 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, it remains a key method 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 and benefits spice up your routine! 🌶️✨