Cayenne peppers are a type of chilli pepper and are measured quite high on the Scoville scale, they are quite fiery and great at adding heat to a dish such as curries. 

Cayenne peppers are around 10cm-15cm long with bright red colour and are long with slightly wrinkled skin, when ground, it keeps the bright red and distinctive colour and a hot flavour.

Not only is it used in cooking as a spice, but it is also often used as a herbal supplement and traditionally used to reduce blood pressure and aid digestive health. Cayenne pepper can be bought in a variety of sizes depending on your requirements.

Benefits of Cayenne Pepper:

• Measures between 30,000 - 50,000 on the Scoville scale depending on the number of capsaicin levels present in the pepper

• Adds a fiery heat to recipes such as curries

• Is traditionally used in herbal medicine to aid digestive health and help with high blood pressure

• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians