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Aged Red Cayenne Peppers

Also known as: aged cayenne pepper mash

Safe

Whole-food ingredient with no significant health concerns beyond the gastric irritation some people experience from capsaicin. The aging step uses salt for preservation, contributing to overall sodium in finished products.

What it is

Red cayenne chili peppers fermented and aged with salt, typically in wood barrels, to develop flavor.

Provides the characteristic heat, color, and tangy fermented flavor of hot sauces.

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food

European Union — EFSA

Conventional food

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