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Cayenne Purple Powder

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[Capsicum annuum] Ground purple Cayenne pepper powder, medium heat, fruity notes.

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Cayenne Purple Powder

Cayenne purple powder is made by grinding the dried pods of this ornamental variety, with fruits shifting from dark purple to purplish red.

The Cayenne Purple Powder Plant

The source pepper, a Capsicum annuum cultivar, grows to about a meter with dark branches and numerous white and purple flowers.

How to Sow Cayenne Purple Powder

Seeds for pod production are started between February and March, transplanting after the last frosts.

How to Grow Cayenne Purple Powder

Growing favors full sun, which enhances the purple coloring of the fruits, in fertile, well-drained soil.

Tips for Cayenne Purple Powder

Pods, harvested at full ripeness with their characteristic purple color, must be fully dried before fine grinding, yielding a deeply colored powder.

Diseases and Pests of Cayenne Purple Powder

A generally resistant, hardy plant, it can occasionally be affected by aphids and powdery mildew in poorly ventilated conditions.

Uses and Curiosities of Cayenne Purple Powder

Cayenne purple powder has a medium heat level, estimated between 30,000 and 50,000 SHU, with fruity berry notes that make it especially pleasant on meats and cheeses.

Properties of Cayenne Purple Powder

Rich in capsaicin, responsible for its heat, plus vitamin C and anthocyanins that give it its characteristic dark color.

Nutritional Values of Cayenne Purple Powder

  • Calories: about 282 kcal
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Fiber: 35 g