January 04, 2022 2 min read

More commonly known as chili peppers, cayenne peppers come from the capsicum family of
vegetables. The name cayenne is derived from the French Guiana town where the peppers originate
Be Still Farms- Real Fine Organicsfrom. Among other pepper varieties cayenne pepper also originated centuries ago in South and Central
America; locales are well known for their spicy cuisines.
From these earlier times, cayenne pepper has been used both for culinary as well as medicinal usefulness
in Native American cultures. The same have also been used in traditional Chinese medicine and
Ayurveda for remedial purposes.
From its place of origin, cayenne pepper was taken back to Europe by explorers like Christopher
Columbus and is now grown almost everywhere on the globe.

Nutritional information and health benefits

Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of carotenoids, contains good supplies of vitamins A, E, C, B6 and
K, and minerals like manganese and potassium. In addition, they also yield some Be Still Farms- Real Fine Organicsdietary fiber into the
diet.
Many health benefits have also been associated with the use of cayenne peppers. For instance, it is used
to address the prevention of ulcers, drain congested nasal passages, and relieve chronic pain associated
with rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions. Cayenne pepper is also well known for its immune-boosting properties such as anti-inflammatory potential and treating upper respiratory infections.


Cooking

For culinary purposes, cayenne pepper is used in preparing spicy dishes. It may be used as whole in
certain dishes such as in Asian cuisines like Korean or Sichuan or as a powdered option in others.
Another practice is to dry fresh cayenne peppers by washing and placing them on a wire rack until they
become dry and brittle. The process of drying cayenne peppers properly can take about three weeks
after which the peppers may be stored in an airtight container in a dark place where they will keep well
for up to one year.
The spiciness level of cooking with cayenne pepper can be reduced by removing the seeds. However,
care needs to be taken when doing this as painful irritants in the peppers may cause discomfort to
sensitive areas like the skin or eyes. It is recommended that gloves are worn when removing seeds and
contact with the face and eyes are minimized.
For adding an interesting twist to desserts, cayenne pepper powder can also be discreetly incorporated
in sweet dishes. Adding a dash of pepper to sweet favorites like brownies, spicy chocolate cake, cookies
gingerbread or even spiced ice cream can bring about a surprisingly delightful flavor.

 
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