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The cayenne, or Guinea pepper or bird pepperhttp://www.complete-herbal.com/culpepper/guineapepper.htm is a hot, red chili pepper used to flavor dishes and for medicinal purposes. Named for the city of Cayenne in French Guiana, it is a cultivar of ''Capsicum annuum'' related to bell peppers, jalapeños, and others. The ''Capsicum'' genus is in the nightshade family (''Solanaceae''). The fruits are generally dried and ground, or pulped and baked into cakes, which are then ground and sifted to make the powdered spice known as cayenne pepper. Cayenne is used in cooking spicy dishes, as a powder or in its whole form (such as in Sichuan 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 a herbal supplement, and was mentioned by Nicholas Culpeper in his book ''Complete Herbal''.
[edit] About Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper is well known for the spice it imparts to food. This herb, though very spicy, is very nutritious as it is rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C. It also aids digestion, acts as a diuretic and an antiseptic.
Cayenne peppers are available whole or in powdered form.
Recipes With Cayenne Pepper
Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, White Pepper
Cayenne Pepper, Flour, Milk, Muskrat, Mustard
Cayenne Pepper, Milk, Shrimp, Soup
Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Lemons
Cayenne Pepper, Honey, Mustard
