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Dried Cayenne Pepper
Dried Cayenne Pepper
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Cayenne pepper is a whole-food spice containing capsaicin, vitamin A, and antioxidant compounds. It has a long history of safe culinary use.
Found in
2,596 products
What it is
Ground dried fruits of Capsicum annuum, the cayenne chile pepper.
Spice; provides heat (capsaicin) and red color.
Why it's flagged
- may aggravate reflux or ulcers in sensitive individuals
What regulators actually say
"Spices, pepper, red or cayenne - nutrient profile data."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Spice, GRAS in normal use
European Union — EFSA
Whole food/spice
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