Listing description
The cayenne pepper, also known as
the Guinea spice,[1] cow-horn pepper, red
hot chili pepper, aleva, bird pepper,'[2] or, especially in its powdered form, red pepper, is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum, which is related to bell peppers, jalapeños, paprika, and others. The Capsicum genus is in the nightshade family (Solanaceae). It is a hot chili pepper used to flavor dishes and named for the city of Cayenne in French Guiana.
Detailed description
The fruits are generally dried and ground, or pulped and baked
into cakes, which are then ground and sifted to make the powdered spice of the
same name.
Cayenne is used in cooking spicy dishes, as a powder or in its whole form
(such as in Korean, Sichuan, and
other Asian cuisine), or in a thin, vinegar-based
sauce. It is generally rated at 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units. It is also used as an herbal
supplement, and was mentioned by Nicholas
Culpeper in his Complete
Herbal, 1653, as "guinea pepper",[3] a misnomer for "guiana pepper".[1]
Cultivation
Most cultivated varieties of cayenne, Capsicum annuum, can be grown
in a variety of locations including tropical and temperate zones and need
around 100 days to mature. Peppers prefer warm, moist, nutrient-rich soil in a
warm climate. The plants grow to about 0.5–1 m (20–39 in) in height
and should be spaced 1 m (3 ft) apart.[4] In gardens, the plants may be planted as
close as 30 cm (1 ft) apart in a raised bed, or simply grown in large
pots. This may reduce the yield of an individual plant, but will increase
yields per unit area.
Chilis are mostly perennial in subtropical and tropical regions;
however, they are usually grown as annuals in temperate climates. They can be overwintered if protected from frost, and require some
pruning.[5]
Nutrition
Cayenne pepper consumption dilates the blood vessels and speeds
the metabolism due to the high amounts of capsaicin. With
the consumption of cayenne peppers, the amount of heat the human body puts off
is influenced. In animal studies, capsaicin has the ability to boost
metabolism, which in turn causes weight loss. This increases circulation and
blood flow to all major organs, facilitating oxygen and nutrient delivery. Capsaicin may
support a healthy energy balance[7] while suppressing appetite. Capsaicin has
been shown to increase energy expenditure, so acts as a metabolism booster and
is beneficial in long-term weight loss.[8] A correlation has been shown between
substrate oxidation and capsaicin. Capsaicin treatment sustained fat oxidation
during weight maintenance, but did not affect weight regain after modest weight
loss.[9]
In cuisine
Cayenne is a popular spice in a variety of cuisines. It is
employed variously in its fresh form, dried and powdered, and as dried flakes.
It is also a key ingredient in a variety of hot sauces, particularly those
employing vinegar as a preservative. Cayenne pepper is often spread on
sandwiches or similar items to add a spicy flavor.
In beverages
Beverage foods are emerging with cayenne extract as an active
ingredient. One example is Bonavitas cayenne pepper energy
drinks.
PRICE
$32.73/KG
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