What is Cayenne Pepper? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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Cayenne Pepper

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What is Cayenne Pepper?

Cayenne is a small and moderately hot chili pepper. When mature it is bright red in color and has a thin tapered body that is between 2-3 inches long. On the Scoville heat scale for hot peppers it is considered 'scorching'. Cayenne has a crunch to it when raw, though is best cooked to reduce the heat of the plant, it is also sold as a powder. This hot pepper is used commonly in Central and South America, as well as Africa.

What does Cayenne Pepper Taste Like?

Spicy

Spicy is a flavor that brings heat and fire to food by creating a burning sensation in the mouth or sinus ...

Ingredients

cayenne pepper

Cayenne is a small and moderately hot chili pepper. When mature it is bright red in color and has a thin ...

Cayenne Pepper Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories2kcal0%
Fats
0g
0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats
0g
0%
Trans fatsN/A
Carbs0g0%
Sugars
0g
0%
Fiber
0g
0%
Proteins0g0%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0mg0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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