CAYENNE PEPPER (PAPRIKA) RED

Cayenne pepper is the dried and ground hot chili pepper and is used to flavor dishes. Its heat level is approximately 40,000-50,000 Scoville heat units. It is 4-5 times hotter than regular paprika.

The flavor of cayenne pepper is not the same as pepper; it is moderately or quite spicy and fruity. Unlike paprika, which is relatively sweeter, the fruity taste of cayenne makes a difference.

Cayenne pepper can be added to lemonade for a unique flavor. It has many nutrients that are beneficial for health, such as antioxidants, vitamins A, B, C, and E, potassium, and manganese. It also improves heart health, promotes weight loss, enhances digestion, and boosts the immune system.

Ideal Storage: Cayenne pepper should be stored in a cool, dark, and dry place in packaging material protected from aroma.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PEPPER AND PAPRIKA: "Pepper" comes from a plant in South Asia, while "paprika" comes from the bell pepper plant (Capsicum annuum) of Central America. Pepper has a hot taste due to piperine, while paprika has a hot taste due to capsaicin. Since ancient times, they have been used for flavoring and as traditional medicine.

Their use in Greek cuisine is particularly notable, as they enhance the flavors of dishes.

• Sweet Bell Pepper: 0 SHU
• Banana Pepper: 0-500 SHU
• Pimento Pepper: 100-500 SHU
• Anaheim Pepper: 500-2,500 SHU
• Cubanelle Pepper: 1,000-2,000 SHU
• Serrano Pepper: 10,000-23,000 SHU
• Cayenne Pepper: 30,000-50,000 SHU
• Thai Pepper: 50,000-100,000 SHU
• Habanero Pepper: 100,000-350,000 SHU
• Scotch Bonnet Pepper: 100,000-350,000 SHU
• Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia): 800,000-1,041,427 SHU
• Trinidad Scorpion: 1,200,000-2,000,000 SHU
• Carolina Reaper: 1,400,000-2,200,000 SHU