Cayenne pepper is a powder-like substance which is ground from red, hot chili peppers. Other names for cayenne pepper include : American red pepper, African red pepper, bird pepper, Guinea pepper, or Spanish pepper. The Latin derivative is capsicum.

The process of making cayenne pepper powder is quite elaborate. First the peppers themselves are thoroughly dried out. The dried pods are then ground up. The resulting pulp is put through a baking process which further dries them. After baking, it is once again ground as well as sifted. The final product is cayenne pepper powder.

The spice gets is full name from Cayenne, the capital city of French Guiana. This country is located near the northern side of Brazil.

Cayenne pepper powder is used not only as a culinary spice, but also as an alternative health supplement.

Culinary experts all across the globe are well aware of the amazing flavor which this spice brings to the table, however, its truly awesome power lies in its medicinal properties. This may be the most tightly kept wellness secrets of our time.