The cayenne pepper is said to originate from Cayenne, French Guiana. It’s commonly dried and ground into a fine powder. It’s also used fresh in many recipes. It grows around the world in places such as India, East Africa, Mexico, and certain areas of the United States. Why is cayenne pepper called cayenne? The word […]
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What Is The History Of Cayenne Pepper?
Cayenne was originally grown in Central and South America in pre-Columbian times. It was cultivated in Mexico 7,000 years ago and in Peru 4,000 years ago. Native Americans have used cayenne as a food and as a medicine for stomach aches, cramping pains, gas , and disorders of the circulatory system for 9,000 years. What […]
Where Does Cayenne Pepper Rank?
Pepper Joe’s Pepper Heat Table: Scoville Heat Units (SHUs) Pepper & Extract Varieties Heat Rating 30,000 – 50,000 Cayenne, Tabasco, Pequin, Aji Amarillo, Aji Charapita 3 15,000 – 30,000 Chile de Arbol, Manzano 3 5,000 – 15,000 Serrano, Yellow Wax Pepper 2 2,500 – 5,000 Jalapeno, Poblano, Chipotle Jalapeño, Mirasol 1 What rank is cayenne […]