Cayenne Pepper

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Description

  • General Description:
    Cayenne Pepper is made from the dried pods of pungent chili peppers. This fiery spice adds flair to dishes from Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East.
  • Geographical Sources
    Cayenne Pepper comes from Central and South America and the West Indies.
  • Traditional Ethnic Uses
    Cayenne Pepper is traditionally used in Mexican and Italian cooking.
  • Taste and Aroma
    Cayenne Pepper has little aroma, but it is extremely hot to taste.
  • History/Region of Origin
    Cayenne Peppers were grown for thousands of years in the West Indies and Central and South America. Spanish explorers looking for black pepper misnamed them as pepper, and introduced them to the rest of the world. One of Columbus' passengers, de Cuneo, wrote how the Native Americans ate pepperlike fruit "like we eat apples."
  • A Few Ideas to Get You Started
    Try adding Cayenne Pepper to salsa, avocado dip, taco, and enchilada sauces for extra zesty flavor. You can heat up a barbecue sauce or meat marinade with a shake of Cayenne Pepper. Spice up your tartar sauce or vegetable dips and dressings with a pinch of Cayenne Pepper. You can make SouthoftheBorder omelets with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and a pinch of Cayenne Pepper added to the eggs.

  • All Natural
  • No Preservatives
  • No Additives
  • No Anti-Caking Agents
  • No Fillers
  • Low Sodium
  • No M.S.G.
  • Hand Blended in Small Batches
  • Net Wt 14oz
    • $6.59$8.00 Save 18% | $8.00
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