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About Cayenne Pepper.

Cayenne pepper as a hot and delicious spice is especially used in the kitchens of Mexico, Thailand, and India. With a light touch of cayenne, we will give our stews a more intense flavor, and by adding a little more, we will give our dishes a spicier taste that will take over the dish.

Uses of cayenne pepper in the kitchen:

Cayenne pepper is often used in the preparation of seafood, such as crab, oysters, salmon, scallops, and shrimp. It is also added to eggs for soufflés or omelettes and often used in thick stews and soups. In meat dishes, cayenne pepper is sprinkled over the prepared dish. It pairs well with cheeses and sauces, roasts, smoked foods, and grilled foods.

Properties and benefits of cayenne pepper:

Key properties of Cayenne pepper:

• CAPSAICIN.
• Vitamin A.
• Vitamin E.
• Carotenoids such as lycopene and astaxanthin.
• Vitamin C.
• Vitamin K.
• Vitamin B6.
• Manganese.
• Niacin.
• Riboflavin.
• Magnesium.
• Iron.
• Potassium.

Main benefits: Cayenne pepper is responsible for numerous health benefits and for treating various diseases and ailments. These include flu, inflammation, reflux, fever, flatulence, hemorrhoids, among others. For example, when you have the flu, cayenne pepper helps loosen mucus and congestion. Just one teaspoon of cayenne pepper contains 15% of the recommended daily value of vitamin A (combats infections and helps maintain healthy mucous membranes, from the lungs to the urinary tract), and 3% of vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol). It has also been discovered to be a significant source of capsaicin, a property found in spicy peppers (the source of heat and burning sensation). This property has been found to have numerous medical benefits (described below).

Storing cayenne pepper:

The glass containers of Cayenne pepper by Caballo de Oros preserve the black pepper in optimal conditions for use, however, it is recommended to store it in a dry, cool, and lightly lit place.

Studies conducted on cayenne pepper (capsaicin):

Given the powerful properties of pain relief (analgesic) in capsaicin, research has revealed a long list of ailments it has helped alleviate, including lower back pain, pain caused by damaged nerves in the feet and legs due to diabetes (peripheral neuropathy), rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, pain from fibromyalgia, pain after surgery including amputations or mastectomy, and nerve pain from shingles.
Extensively studied for its biological effects, cayenne pepper capsaicin protects the heart, and it has also been found to be anti-inflammatory and have beneficial effects on the gastrointestinal system, among other things. Evidence supports its use for pain relief, cancer prevention, inflammation, diabetes, healing gastric ulcers, preventing intestinal stones, and aiding in weight loss.
A comprehensive study report explored the effectiveness of capsaicin in pain relief, concluding that capsaicin worked better than a placebo for a variety of headaches.