Originally from the New World, cayenne pepper is well traveled – it can be found in cuisines around the globe, wherever a little fire is needed to perk up the taste buds. Use to liven up every day dishes, dips, salsas, barbecue sauce, wings and even desserts. Cayenne pepper is a member of the Capsicum family which also includes bell pepper, paprika and jalapeños. Cayenne peppers have a high level of capsaicin, the component that adds the pungent heat and bite to your dishes. A pinch will turn your burgers into firecrackers, spice up seafood stew, or supercharge a mango salsa or chili. Whichever cuisine you’re cooking, from Cajun and Mexican to Indian and Thai, cayenne pepper delivers fiery flavor that keeps you coming back bite after bite.