Cayenne Pepper Powder Organic 250 g

Uses

We use it in various meat and vegetable dishes. It is indispensable in Asian cuisine and Latin American cuisine, as it gives dishes a distinctive flavour and a kick. We add it to various sauces and marinades, and it is also suitable for barbecuing. If used during cooking, it should always be added at the end, as otherwise it may develop a bitter taste. Those unaccustomed to spicy food should use it sparingly – adding it gradually.

The substance that causes the spicy taste is called capsaicin, which has a number of medicinal effects. The Scoville scale is used to measure heat levels based on capsaicin content; capsaicin is actually an alkaloid that makes chillies ‘hot’. It sends the same signal to our brains as we receive when we eat something hot. Cayenne pepper thus alleviates and resolves certain problems; it has been proven to aid digestion by boosting metabolism, and it also stimulates blood circulation and sweating, whilst it can be of great help with respiratory problems. It is rich in vitamin C, making it excellent for colds and flu. Furthermore, it strengthens the immune system and has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

When added to tea, it warms us up and helps lift our spirits. Cayenne pepper also helps with weight loss, as consuming it at breakfast leads to a lower calorie intake throughout the day.

Our cayenne pepper is of excellent quality and organically grown.