Cayenne pepper
Also called red pepper, cayenne is a variety of hot chile that is available as a fresh pepper or a dried ground seasoning. A member of the Capsicum Frutescens family, cayenne contains capsaicin, a natural compound that produces an intensely hot, biting taste. Cayenne chiles are named after their tropical city of origin, Cayenne, French Guyana. The peppers may also be referred to as finger peppers, ginnie peppers or bird peppers.
Cayenne pepper 1 tbsp (5.3 g)
| Calories |
Fat |
Cholesterol |
Protein |
| 17 |
0.9 g |
0 mg |
0.6 g |