Description
- Botanical Name - Capsicum annuum
- Origin - Africa
Cayenne is the dried and ground fruit of chili peppers. With a Scoville Heat Unit rating of 130M (thousand) HU, this is the cayenne pepper that lends heat to traditional Cajun and Creole dishes. Flavor Profile is Spicy, EXTREMLY HOT. Use to season rice and bean dishes, grilled and roasted meats and vegetables, soups, stews and braised foods. In Mexico, cayenne is added to hot chocolate. Blends with other herbs and spices commonly used in Latin and Caribbean cooking, such as oregano, thyme, cumin, onions and garlic.