| Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) |
| Cayenne |
| Spice: Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) is a red, hot chili pepper used to flavor dishes, and for medicinal purposes. Named for the city of Cayenne in French Guiana, it is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum related to bell peppers, jalapeños, and others. The Capsicum genus is in the nightshade family Solanaceae. |
Available all year dried and ground. |
Use sparingly for a pungent zing in Mexican dishes, sauces, meats, eggs, stews and curries. (On the Scovil scale of 1 to 10 for chili peppers, cayenne rates an 8). Chilies originally came from Mexico.
Possible Substitutes:
Chili pepper Ground
Chili flakes
Spice Mixes