Specimen 12 · C. annuum
Cayenne
French Guiana / Americas
Sharp, clean, and slightly fruity.
HeatHot30,000–50,000 SHU
Fresh nameCayenne
Dried nameCayenne
Field notes
Character & use
Long associated in European trade with the port of Cayenne.
- Tastes
- Sharp, clean, and slightly fruity
- Traditions
- Powder · Hot sauce · Spice blends
- Native story
- French Guiana / Americas