Red Pepper (cayenne) 1 lb

Information at a glance:
approximate cups to one pound 5
origin India
active compounds capsaicin
plant part used fruit
processing powder
why buy powdered cayenne pepper, 100M HU? Enhances color and adds fiery heat to hot sauce, food and infused oil.

General Guidelines and Tips:
storage tips Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
appearance & aroma Bright red/orange. Full aroma is released when heated.
how hot is this pepper? 100M HU
In the Scoville Heat Unit Scale M means thousands, and the HU is short for Heat Units, which measure the amount of capsaicin the pepper contains.

Uses:
culinary Cayenne is used in hot sauces, spice blends, cooking oils and wellness-boosting formulas.
household The spice is reputed to deter various household and garden pests.
industrial Use in the pharmaceutical industry in the production of topical pain relief products.