Cayenne peppers are a type of chili pepper that are often used to add heat and flavor to dishes. They are a staple in many types of cuisine, particularly in Mexican, Indian, and Asian dishes. They can be used fresh, dried, or ground into a powder, and are often used as an ingredient in hot sauces and spice blends. They are also believed to have health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and aiding in digestion.
The cayenne pepper is a type of Capsicum annuum. It is usually a moderately hot chili pepper used to flavor dishes. Cayenne peppers are a group of tapering, 10 to 25 cm long, generally skinny, mostly red-colored peppers, often with a curved tip and somewhat rippled skin⠀
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Primarily dried and used for powder but can be used in its whole form in curry’s and other spice related dishes⠀
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Scolville scale - 30,000–50,000