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| − | [[Image:Large Cayenne.jpg|right|thumb|Cayenne Chili Pepper.]]
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| − | Cayenne pepper is a very hot red powder used to flavor dishes. The powder comes from the dried fruit of various extra-hot [[Cookbook:Chilli Pepper|<i>Capsicum</i>]] pepper plants, especially <i>C. frutescens</i>. The name is derived from the Tupi word kyinha, literally "hot pepper." | |
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| − | It is used in cooking various spicy hot dishes. Cayenne is generally rated at 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Units.
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| − | Cayenne pepper is an essential ingredient in [[Cookbook:Cajun cuisine|Cajun cuisine]]. | |
