Cayenne Pepper Powder

NUTRITION
Very Low in: Cholesterol and Sodium.
Good source of: Riboflavin, Niacin, Iron, Magnesium and Potassium.
Even better source of: Dietary Fibre, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6 and Manganese.
 
COOKING
Cayenne pepper is used as a spice in cooking. It goes well with any meat and seafood, and adds piquancy to stews, casseroles, sauces and especially cheese. You can also mix in with flour for deep fried, roasted or grilled meats to give a pungent, earthy, peppery kick.
 
FACTS
The spice Cayenne is produced by drying and finely grinding a specific hot pepper commonly called 'Bird Chilli (Capsicum minimum or Capsicum baccatum) however the most cayenne powders are blends of different hot peppers.
The orange to deep-red fruits and derives its piquant flavour from the chemical capsaicin.
 
The similarities distinguished:
Cayenne is made from a specific, hot pepper.
Paprika is usually made from milder peppers
Chilli powder is a mix that includes dried ground chilli peppers (often both cayenne and paprika), cumin, garlic, and oregano.
 
HEALTH
Cayenne pepper exerts a number of beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system and the gastrointestinal tract.
It also helps to lower blood cholesterol and keep blood clots from forming, prevents cell damage caused by highly reactive chemicals and boosts the immune system.