The cayenne pepper is also known as the Guinea spice, Cow Horn Pepper, bird pepper. Its powdered form is red pepper, a hot red power used to flavor dishes and used for medicinal purpose.

It is named after the city of Cayenne in French Guiana. It is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum related to bell peppers, jalapenos and others.

The fruits are generally dried and ground, or pulped and baked into cakes, which are then ground and sifted to make the powdered spice of the same name.

Cayenne is used in cooking as a powder or in its whole form or in a thin sauce. It is also used as a herbal supplement.

Cayenne is a popular spice in a variety of cuisines. It is employed variously in its fresh form, dried and powdered, and as dried flakes. It is also a key ingredient in a variety of hot sauces, particularly those employing vinegar as a preservative

Cayenne pepper is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin C., Riboflavin, Potassium and Manganese.