

Perhaps among the best known hot peppers, cayenne belongs to the Capsicum annuum family. The name Cayenne derives from the district of French Guiana where a tribe of Indians, the Tupis, have been cultivating this variety for generations. It was imported to the United States of America around 1827.
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Perhaps among the best known hot peppers, cayenne belongs to the Capsicum annuum family. The name Cayenne derives from the district of French Guiana where a tribe of Indians, the Tupis, have been cultivating this variety for generations. It was imported to the United States of America around 1827.
Fruits 15 cm long and more, tapered and often curved. When fully ripe they take on an intense red colour.
It is used all over the world for its strong peppery scent and its moderate but persistent spiciness. Very easy to dry, it is used to produce spicy chilli powder: Paprika.
The level of spiciness fluctuates around 50,000 Scoville degrees.
Cultivated at "La Casetta" harvested and immediately cleaned, washed and dried.
Drying takes place by means of a dryer with a current of air at 30/35°C. According to HACCP standards.
No sun and no dust!!!
Dried, shredded.
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