Nanotech Health Cayenne Pepper Powder 100G

Pure ground cayenne pepper in a 100g pack. One ingredient, no fillers, no anti-caking agents — just dried and milled cayenne chillies.

What it is

Cayenne is a moderately hot chilli, typically 30,000 to 50,000 on the Scoville scale — hotter than paprika, milder than a bird’s eye. The compound that gives it heat is capsaicin, which is also what makes it a mainstay in kitchens from Louisiana to Durban.

Cooking with it

• Start smaller than you think. A quarter teaspoon lifts a pot of stew; a full teaspoon makes it noticeably hot.
• Add it early. Cooked in oil with the onions, the heat rounds out and spreads evenly.
• Good with tomato-based sauces, beans, roast potatoes, chakalaka, curries, marinades and rubs.
• Pairs well with paprika, cumin, garlic and our turmeric powder.

Practical notes

Wash your hands after handling and keep them away from your eyes. Store sealed, cool and out of direct sunlight — heat and light dull both the colour and the kick.

Also available

Prefer not to taste it? We stock cayenne pepper capsules, 60 per bottle.

R35 for 100g. In stock, delivered across South Africa. Free delivery on orders over R500.

Cayenne pepper is a culinary spice. Nanotech Health sells health foods and complementary medicines. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a healthcare professional before adding any supplement to your routine, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.