Cayenne Powder (Organic)
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. 🌶️✨