Also known as “Pili Pili”
Cayenne is a popular spice in a variety of cuisines. It is employed variously in its fresh form, dried flakes and powder. It is also a key ingredient in numerous hot sauces.
Note: The whole cayenne (Pili Pili) pepper is 2-3x hotter than it’s powdered form.
Origin: CAYENNE (French Guinea)
Flavor/Aroma: Red pepper is noted for its hot, sharp pungency. The heat is both a throat and a mouth heat. It’s flavor combines both floral and spicy notes to give this red pepper its characteristic flavor profile
Use: Cayenne pepper adds heat and bite to seasoning blends, meats, pickles, seafood. Often used in Italian, Carribean and other world cuisines.