Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper (Red Ground), (Capsicum annuum), small-fruited pepper in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), the source of a very pungent spice of the same name. The cayenne pepper is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum and is said to have originated in Cayenne, French Guiana. The spice is produced by drying and grinding the orange to deep-red fruits and derives its piquant flavour from the chemical capsaicin.
Available Variations
Select a variation to see the product specifications.
Ground
Product Details
General
Product Name
Cayenne Pepper Ground
Part Number
CGP001
Parent
Cayenne Pepper
Category
Ingredients
Subcategory
Spices
Microbiological Properties
Plate Count
50,000 cfu/g max
Coliform
100 cfu/g max
Yeast / Mold
500 cfu/g max
E-Coli
Negative per gram
Salmonella
Negative 25g
Chemical Properties
Moisture
13.0% max
Acid Insoluble Ash
3.0% max
Physical Properties
Color
Red or Red to Orange
Flavor
Hot and Biting
Granulation
95% min on USS #30
Scoville Heat Units
40,000 to 60,000 SHU
Extraneous Matter
Irreducible minimum
Insect Fragments
Within U.S. FDA guidelines
Additional Information
Handling
Product will be processed, packed and shipped hygienically. Testing shall be with reference to the methods prescribed in B.A.M. or in the manuals of A.S.T.A. and A.O.A.C.
Storage Shelf Life
24 months from manufacture date when stored in a cool and dry area