Cayenne
Red Pepper Powder
Cayenne pepper has the power to make any dish fiery hot,
but it also has a subtle flavor-enhancing quality. In Early American cookbooks,
a dash of cayenne was often added to a dish, not so much for heat, but rather
to improve the overall flavor. A dash of cayenne pepper boosts the flavor
of low-salt or low-fat dishes and can be used in place of whole chili peppers
in barbecue sauce, chili and other hot dishes. For a zesty change, use Cayenne
Red Pepper to replace paprika on sliders (deviled eggs) or potato salad.
There is some evidence that eating hot pepper increases metabolism, reducing
the calories retained from a meal by about 10%. There is also evidence that
eating hot pepper increases the appetite (probably by about 10%). From California.
Keep in a cool, dry place, out of the light.
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