Steenbergs Organic Cayenne Pepper Standard - 55g

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Description: While this ingredient is certainly hot and spicy, it also has an amazing ability of enhancing the flavours of other ingredients (pretty impressive if you ask us). It’s time to bring some heat to the kitchen with our Soil Association approved Cayenne Pepper! SUGGESTED USE Research also suggests that capsaicin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, it’s unclear whether the amounts of capsaicin consumed in normal servings of cayenne peppers and other hot peppers have any meaningful benefits ( 11). Among cayenne pepper’s many benefits linked to diet and weight control, it’s thought it may be useful for gut health. This is because it stimulates the nerves in the stomach, which then trigger the gut’s defences. Having a healthy stomach then ensures enzyme production and digestion. 6 How to include more cayenne pepper in your diet

Capsaicin increases the amount of heat that your body produces, giving a slight boost to your metabolism and causing you to burn slightly more calories. It’s also somewhat effective in reducing hunger, which might help you eat less throughout the day. Researchers think that the beneficial compounds found in hot peppers, including capsaicin, may help reduce inflammation and oxidative damage, which could help protect against certain health conditions, including heart disease ( 22).

All of these may help protect against cellular damage caused by oxidative stress — an imbalance between damaging molecules called free radicals and antioxidant defenses in the body ( 17, 18). Cayenne peppers are a great addition to a healthy diet,” says registered dietitian Alexis Supan, RD. Here’s why cayenne pepper deserves a spot in your kitchen cabinet — and how to add it to your dining routine. What is cayenne pepper? Even though cayenne peppers are nutritious, most people can only handle a small portion because of their intense spicy flavor. However, consuming small amounts of cayenne regularly could contribute to the improved intake of certain nutrients. Summary Studies show that consuming a diet rich in plant foods that contain a variety of antioxidants may protect against certain health conditions like heart disease and may help prolong your life ( 20, 21). Steenbergs Organic Cayenne Pepper is apure chilli product with a consistent chilli heat in the range of 40,000 - 50,000 Scoville Heat Units. Most recent batch is 51,200 SHUs, with capsaicin of 2081 mg/kg. Steenbergs Organic Cayenne Pepper has the power to make any dish nice and hot, but it also has subtle flavour-enhancing quality. For a zesty change, add Steenbergs organic cayenne to replace paprika on devilled eggs or potato salad. Steenbergs organic cayenne pepperis grown in India, Spain or Uganda.

Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine: “Phytochemistry and Gastrointestinal Benefits of a Medicinal Spice, Capsicum Annuum L. (Chilli): A Review.” Following a diet high in nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich foods like peppers could help promote optimal health and increase your body’s antioxidant defenses. A diet rich in antioxidants can help ward off diseases, including heart disease and certain types of cancers. And cayenne peppers are a particularly good source of these superstar compounds. In one study, researchers compared antioxidant levels in 20 different hot peppers. Cayenne peppers came out on top. 2. Protects your heart Fresh peppers are better for you than the dried spice, but the powder is still a good source of nutrients like vitamin A.Red chili flakes: These make another good choice, but you won't get the dark red color you'll get from cayenne pepper or paprika. Also, red chili flakes have less intense heat and flavor because they are dried flakes of red chilis without the seeds. You'd need to use about twice the amount of red chili flakes as cayenne pepper to get the same mouth heat. Just don't confuse red chili flakes with crushed red pepper, which does include the seeds, so it's seriously hot. However, research on the effects of taking capsaicin supplements is quite limited, and more evidence supports the use of topical applications of capsaicin, such as capsicin-containing creams ( 16). It’s so simple to reap the benefits of cayenne pepper as it’s such an easy ingredient to add to food! Why not try 7:

Because of its high vitamin E content, cayenne pepper can be used as part of your beauty regimen. Along with vitamin C, vitamin E helps restore collagen levels, which is a protein needed to give skin its elasticity. Vitamins C and E are also antioxidants, and they have been shown to reverse skin damage caused by excessive UV rays. So if you’ve been in the sun for too long or are worried about modifying those sun spots you acquired from your 20’s, then cayenne can help. Add some to your diet and apply a topical cream to problem areas to reduce wrinkles. Watch out for your eyes though. Cayenne is one spice you don’t want to accidentally get into sensitive areas! 17. Promotes Longevity Your blood pressure may go up if you’re stressed, inactive, or if you eat a poor diet. It’s a widespread condition. In fact, approximately 40 percent of people over the age of 25 have it. Adding cayenne to your daily diet is one thing you can do to lower your levels. One study found that mice with high blood pressure who ate capsaicin daily reduced their blood pressure levels. Another study found that capsaicin helped relax blood vessels in subjects, which lead to lower blood pressure. Although these trials were animal studies, they show promising results that if you eat a diet high in anti-inflammatory foods, it may help reduce your blood pressure, which has many benefits for your heart. 7. Reduces Hunger

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Some researchers suggest that capsaicin may improve certain aspects of cardiovascular health, including blood vessel function, but more studies are needed to confirm this potential benefit ( 11). Even though studies on cayenne pepper intake and health are limited, some studies have associated hot pepper consumption in general with improved health outcomes. You could also try taking cayenne pepper in supplement form or stirring one teaspoon into a glass of water as a healthy daily tincture. 8 To store fresh cayenne peppers, put them in a paper bag or wrap them in paper towels and place them in your refrigerator’s vegetable drawer. Don't use a plastic bag because it can hold in moisture and cause your peppers to get moldy and spoil faster. Only wash them when you’re ready to use them.

Provitamin A carotenoids found in cayenne include alpha carotene and beta carotene, which the body can convert into the active form of vitamin A ( 6, 7). Toothache pain is the worst. Just ask anyone who has ever had dental work done. Because of its ability to reduce substance P in nerve fibers, cayenne can be used topically to control tooth pain. While using cayenne alone won’t make your cavity go away, it can certainly help get you through a painful time until the dentist can see you. Try applying an over-the-counter capsaicin cream to your tooth or make your own at home by mixing the inside of a capsaicin capsule with some coconut oil and applying it directly to the pained tooth. 15. Inflammation ReducerThe capsaicin in chili peppers, such as cayenne peppers, is what gives them their spice and “heat.” But it's also a pretty potent pain reliever. When you apply it topically to your skin, capsaicin can help with pain by reducing the amount of a chemical messenger known as substance P, which travels to your brain to signal discomfort. With less substance P, you feel less pain. The FDA has approved topical capsaicin treatment for certain kinds of nerve pain, and research on capsaicin injections to relieve arthritis pain is promising. For example, a 2019 Italian study that included 22,811 adults found that regular chili pepper consumption was associated with a lower risk of death from heart disease ( 23).