Cayenne Powder

Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum)

Cayenne is a vibrant variety of Capsicum annuum, the same species that includes bell peppers, paprika, and other chili peppers. Used as both a culinary spice and traditional botanical for thousands of years, cayenne is prized for its bold heat, which comes from the naturally occurring compound capsaicin. Our cayenne powder ranges from 20,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it moderately to highly pungent and ideal for seasoning blends, sauces, infused oils and vinegars, herbal preparations, and topical formulations.