C. annuum

Cayenne

mediumFresh

30,000-50,000 SHU

Origin

Tropical America; named after Cayenne (French Guiana).

Uses

Above all ground into the classic cayenne powder of the spice rack. It is the backbone of many hot sauces in the Frank's style and of buffalo wings, as well as marinades and spice blends.

About this chile

It is the chilli almost everyone has at home without realising: the cayenne powder in the spice rack. It owes its name to the city of Cayenne, in French Guiana. Long, slim and bright red, it dries and grinds easily, which has made it the base of countless bottled hot sauces.