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Capsicum annuum

Cayenne - Scoville, smaak & toepassingen

Cayenne peppers are slender, curved, and fiery red. They deliver straight, focused heat with earthy brightness. The walls are thin, so they dry fast and grind into the classic shaker powder. Fresh cayennes bring immediate warmth to stir fries, soups, and stews. Makers blend them into Louisiana style hot sauces, combining cayenne mash with vinegar and salt. In Korean kitchens, similar pods become gochugaru, the backbone of kimchi. The flavor leans clean, with hints of tomato skin and hay. At 30,000 to 50,000 SHU, cayenne lands firmly in the Hot zone. Dependable heat, easy processing - certified by the Ministry of Daily Spice. Cayenne heeft doorgaans een temperatuur van 30,000-50,000 SHU (Heet). Komt in French Guiana and Brazil veel voor in specerijen, augurken en marinades. Use fresh cayenne in stir fries, soups, gumbo, and sambals. Slice into Thai curries or sauté with garlic for Italian aglio e olio. Dry the pods for powder, flakes, or infused oils. Ferment chopped cayenne with salt for Louisiana style mash, then blend with vinegar. Pair with tomato, seafood, beans, and leafy greens. The pepper's thin walls make it ideal for quick pickles and dehydrated snacks. Bekijk sauzen met Cayenne

Ook bekend als: Red Pepper, Guinea Spice

Capsicum annuumSausindex | 8
Cayenne pepper - hot (30,000-50,000 SHU) from French Guiana and Brazil

Soort

Capsicum annuum

Warmte

30,000-50,000 SHUHeet

Smaak

Heet, Aards, Helder, thin-skinned, fermentation-friendly

Herkomst / Regio's

French Guiana and Brazil

Kleur / Vorm

Bright red when ripe

Pod-grootte

10-15 cm long, 1-2 cm wide

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Ontdek sauzen met Cayenne

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Sausjes met Cayenne

Ontdek hoe makers Cayenne gebruiken in verschillende stijlen en regio’s.

Smaak & Aroma

Cayenne peppers are slender, curved, and fiery red. They deliver straight, focused heat with earthy brightness. The walls are thin, so they dry fast and grind into the classic shaker powder. Fresh cayennes bring immediate warmth to stir fries, soups, and stews. Makers blend them into Louisiana style hot sauces, combining cayenne mash with vinegar and salt. In Korean kitchens, similar pods become gochugaru, the backbone of kimchi. The flavor leans clean, with hints of tomato skin and hay. At 30,000 to 50,000 SHU, cayenne lands firmly in the Hot zone. Dependable heat, easy processing - certified by the Ministry of Daily Spice.
Use fresh cayenne in stir fries, soups, gumbo, and sambals. Slice into Thai curries or sauté with garlic for Italian aglio e olio. Dry the pods for powder, flakes, or infused oils. Ferment chopped cayenne with salt for Louisiana style mash, then blend with vinegar. Pair with tomato, seafood, beans, and leafy greens. The pepper's thin walls make it ideal for quick pickles and dehydrated snacks.

Warmteprofiel

Scoville-schaal

30,000-50,000 SHU

Heat label

Hot

Oogstperiode

Summer to early autumn

Sauce Index count

8

Geschiedenis en cultuur

Cayenne likely originated near French Guiana and northern Brazil, where indigenous peoples cultivated slender Capsicum annuum varieties. European explorers carried seeds back to the Old World in the 16th century. Portuguese traders spread cayenne along African and Asian trade routes, while French colonists linked the pepper's name to the Cayenne region. By the 19th century, cayenne powder was a staple in European apothecaries and kitchens. Today, it underpins Louisiana sauces, global chili powders, and countless pantry blends.

Plantkunde & kweekadvies

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Cayenne plants thrive in warm, sunny climates and are forgiving to beginners. Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant when soil temperatures pass 16°C. Plants grow 60 to 90 cm tall and produce dozens of slender pods. Provide well-drained soil, moderate feeding, and consistent moisture. Harvest green for milder flavor, or wait until the pods turn bright red for maximum heat and sweetness. Because the skins are thin, cayennes dry easily on screens or hanging strings.
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Veelgestelde vragen

Cayenne bereikt doorgaans een hoogte van 30,000-50,000 SHU (Heet). Deze waarden variëren naargelang de cultivar en de teeltomstandigheden.

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Beoordeeld door Republic of Heat - laatst bijgewerkt op 2025-11-08