Cayenne Pepper

Question: What's the difference between cayenne pepper and hot paprika? I LOVE cayenne pepper - I put it on almost everything I eat. I've never tried any kind of paprika but I saw it next to the cayenne pepper and almost got it because it looks so similar! Does hot paprika taste like cayenne pepper? And is it as hot as cayenne pepper? Thanks!

Answer: They're made from different peppers, so they taste different. I love cayenne, too. I also enjoy hot paprika, probably because I love the taste of the paprika peppers whether they're hot, smoky or mild. If you like the flavor of red bell peppers, which is the closest thing I can compare them to, you'll like hot paprika. Most people use paprika as an accent just for the color, but it's a delicious spice and deserves more use. Chicken paprikash (paprika) is delicious, but so is chili when made with lots of paprika, whether regular or hot.

Question: Can I use Chili Pepper in place of cayenne pepper? I know a lot of people have already asked if there's a difference between cayenne pepper and chili pepper but I want to know if I can substitute one for the other? I don't have cayenne pepper and a barbeque sauce recipe calls for it, can I just use chili pepper instead or will it make the barbeque sauce taste weird or different?

Answer: If you do it will probably taste like smoked chili. Not all Chili powders are the same either. I manufacture BBQ sauce. The Cayenne is added for the "heat" factor. You should taste it without the Cayenne and decide what you want to do. Adding extra Ground Black Pepper will bring it up also. You may not want "hot" sauce, so wait and taste it before experimenting. It will be worth it to add it later if you so desire. It is not good to experiment with new recipes on the first run. You don't know what you are trying to achieve the first time around. Good Luck

Question: Pepper growers: How do I tell when my cayenne peppers are ripe and ready to pick? I have a single cayenne pepper plant. It's not much, but I nearly lost it to a cold snap and I'm quite proud of it for recovering. About two and a half weeks ago, the plant exploded with vegetative growth, doubling in size and growing leaves like crazy. After that, the plant grew little white blossoms that later turned into tiny red peppers. It looks like I'm going to have some fruit from this plant after all, but how do I know when they are ripe enough to pick? And now that I think about it, I'm not too sure what to do with them once they are ripe. Should I dry them or use them fresh? How do I dry them? What do you use your peppers for?

Answer: peppers are ripe when they fully blush red or orange and start to wrinkle. Green fruits can be picked but they have very high levels of the nightshade toxin solanine (however, you would probably need to eat about 4 pounds of green peppers to really be affected by the toxins). You can allow them to dry on the plant (but then you run the risk of pest damage) or dry them off the plant. once dried, they can be crushed or powdered. the seeds have the biggest "punch" of hot flavor. you can enjoy them in any food that needs a little "zip". You can also enjoy them fresh in salsas. Unless you have very sensitive skin, there is little need to wear gloves to harvest or prepare. Such a process is only necessary for the super hot peppers like habenero. All the same, keep fingers away from eyes when handling any spicy ingredients. Cayenne can also be blended and strained with garlic to make a home-made pest control. Most insect pests will go a running if they get a dose of pepper/garlic spray. It you mix it with a wax "sticker" or wetting agent to get the spray to retain on the leaf even during rainfall.

Question: Is cayenne pepper good to aid in digestion? I have frequent digestion issues and I heard that cayenne pepper is good for this. I burp a lot and have GERD as well as IBS and don't have a gallbladder anymore. I have lost weight, quit smoking, and started getting lots of healthy foods into my system yet I still have digestive issues it seems...any help is appreciated, if you know any other herbs, flower essences, or anything natural that can help it would be a great.

Answer: Cayenne, or Chilli peppers, contain capsaicin, a phytonutrient that dissolves blood clots, opens air passages, acts as an expectorant and decongestant, and helps prevent emphysema, bronchitis, and stomach ulcers... Capsaicin may alleviate headaches when inhaled and jiont pain when injected... Hot paprika is a natural aspirin... Hot peppers in foods speed up metabolism, which burns calories... they also contain antibacterial and antioxidant capabilities... a pinch of cayenne, sipped in warm water, helps relieve symptoms of chest congestion. Cayenne is an excellent blood thinner, stimulates blood flow improving circulation and is excellent for the Circulatory System. Because cayenne is such a rich source of vitamin K - a blood coagulant, it can stop bleeding very quickly. Aids Acid Indigestion and the digestive System too.It is also good for resolving pain--Particularly in the lumbar region and Speeds Metabolic Rate So likely, as a bandaid affect it would work ....... i would suggest that you need to get to the source of your problem and find out what it causing the bad digestion. Ditch the milk and dairy products i say ........ many many people find it extremely hard to digest lactose contained in milk and dairy products........... i would hazard a guess that is what's at the root of your excessive belching, burping and "IBS" issues ....... IBS really is just a b.s. name Doctors made up because they really aren't trained to pinpoint and diagnose food intolerances and allergies. pump up your intake of fresh fish such as salmon and tuna and leafy and green vegies like celery, buk choy, broccolli, kale chard & fresh fruits~ all rich in calcium..... the fish is rich in both calcium and vitamin D and magnesium .... which are all essential for calcium's effective absorption......... ditch the pre packaged and junky type foods and try to base your meals around foods that you have prepared yourself .... fresh from God's table..... living vital healthy fresh fruits and vegies, lean meats and fishes, organic nuts and seeds like almonds, brazil nuts and sunflower seeds, wholegrains and cereals like brown rice, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah), buckwheat, peas beans and lentils..... nuture your precious vitality and do your best to wean right off the packaged foods ....... if you eat any ....... but do it slowly so that the detox isn't nasty. The calcium found in vegies and fruits has a greater impact on bone health than calcium from dairy products anyways.... a study published in The Americal Journal of clinical nutrition (2002) found that a high intake of vegies and fruits has a positive impact on bone health, but dairy did not. Dairy products contain animal proteins, which speed the elimination of calcium from the body and make it more acidic. This can cause calcium to leach from the bones and cause problems with magnesium (essential for healthy nerve and muscle functioning and for heart health ~ known as the antistress mineral) absorption, leading to osteoporosis. In addition, we absorb only 30 percent of the calcium found in milk, compared to 40 to 70 percent of the calcium found in vegies and fruits. pretty disturbing actually when you consider the way the milk and dairy industry pump us with their commercials to drink more milk !! Cow's milk contains proteins that are difficult for humans to digest; when these undigested proteins enter the lower digestive system, they putrefy and cause digestive problems. Dairy products encourage the production of excess mucus in the body, burdening the respiratory, digestive and immune systems. Not surprisingly, when you ditch the milk and dairy people more often than not experience markedly fewer colds and sinus & respiratory infections. Lactose intolerance can cause acid reflux, alternating bouts of constipation & diahorrea and will also lead to a compromised digestive system thus laying the groundwork for a body which is extremely susceptible to developing nose, throat, sinus, ear, bronchial, bladder and other infections as well....... Other symptoms of lactose intolerance are mucous in the stools, bloating and cramping, digestive troubles such as constipation, excessive belching and burping, gassiness and wet f*arting (sorry, no other way to say it), ribbony and stringy shaped bowel movements or rabbit pellet shaped movements are all symptoms of lactose intolerance. ............ do you also suffer from insomnia, achy bones, bloating constipation, headaches and migraines, irritability and moodiness and nasty mood swings??? if so this is because by continuing to ingest foods to which you are intolerant ie ~ milk and dairy ...... your body cannot digest them thus inhibiting calcium's (amongst others) absorption. Please ensure that if you decide to supplement that it doesn't contain any lactose, wheat, yeast, gluten, preservatives or flavorings, sugar or yeast as none of these have any place in a good quality supplement anyways. Also, take a good quality probiotic powder supplement ....... get one that is "Dairy Free" to ensure effective digestion and one that is in a powdered form and needs refridgeration ....... take it before your main meals as this will help with the digestive process by encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract .... probiotics will help to recolonise the beneficial bacteria in your gut ...... it will also help maintain optimal intestinal pH, which, in turn, helps with complete digestion...... probiotics will increase the absorption of minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and sometimes iron too..... they also produce some of the B vitamins, including biotin, niacin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6...... the B vitamins are essential for healthy neural, digestive and immune system functioning. You have only vibrant health & vitality to gain by ditching the milk and dairy products mate ............. i sincerely do wish you the very best of health & vitality. oh, kudos to you buddy 4 quitting the cigarrettes and taking control of your health and vitality !!! CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS !!! i just know that if you try ditching the milk and dairy and focusing on fresh healthy green green vegies and fresh foods you'll conquer this ...... i'm lactose intolerant, coeliac, severely soy intolerant and intolerant to processed sugar and a plethora of chemicals and "preservatives" they use in our packaged food ..... so, yeah, don't feel bad .... if i can conquer it anybody can hey. have a great day. peace baby ♥

Question: Is Ground Cayenne pepper mixed with water a good dog repellent? A unknown dog keeps pooping and peeing on my lawn. I heard that Ground Cayenne pepper mixed with water is a good repellent. How often do you have to apply it? Does it work? Will it attract any other pests?

Answer: yes it will work dogs smell where they go if it smells bad they will find another place. The pepper will not hurt the dog. I do not think it will attract any other critters. And thankyou for looking for a humane way to deal with the problem.

Question: How do you make cayenne pepper sauce? I grew three cayenne pepper plants now i'm overwhelmed by the amount of peppers. I was wondering how to make sauce with them and can I use the green ones?

Answer: http://www.ehow.com/how_5050103_make-cayenne-pepper-sauce.html

Question: What ingredients are in the seeds of Cayenne Pepper that help increase vascular circulation? . Cayenne Pepper is touted to cure heart failure and improve circulatory weaknesses and arousal. Are the active ingredients in the flesh or in the seeds of the pepper pod? Is there more than capsasin that is attributed to health benefits.

Answer: I don't have any answers, just questions. Touted by whom? Any references? I know the hot stuff is great for some pains and itches. Any differences in the types of chile? Jalapeno, Habanero, sweet ones, ancho, smoked???? I know that when I eat a lot (and cayenne is my choice from the above), get a sort of nice buzz all over. Not quite so nice the next day.

Question: What is the recipe for the lemonade & cayenne pepper detox? I'm looking for the lemonade, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup detox recipe. Also, is it okay to consume small amounts of protein to stay sustained? Or just best to stay away from all during this. My concern is that I wake up early for work and want to be able to focus and be alert throughout the whole day. Can you work out on this diet or will you not have enough energy?

Answer: PURCHASE INGREDIENTS FOR THE LEMONADE CLEANSING DIET!! - Lemons (depending on the time of the year ask friends/family for access to a lemon tree. This will cut costs dramatically. Lemons, however are inexpensive and can be purchased at any grocery chain or discount store) Figure you will need 3-5 lemons per day per individual on the Master Cleanser Diet. - Organic Grade B Maple Syrup (Call the store before purchasing!! We went to several different stores before finding it at Trader Joes and there were only 2 left. You will go through this quickly, once again - stock up!) - Herbal Tea Laxative, Cayenne Pepper, Uniodized Salt (should be able to purchase at any store, make sure to get caffeine free tea) - Purified or Spring Water (if you don't already drink purified water, consider investing in a cheap filter, you can also fill up the gallons for .50 a piece). Step 2MAKE YOUR LEMONADE CLEANSING DIET SERVINGS FOR THE ENTIRE DAY!! It is recommended that you drink 6-10 servings per day. If you want more calories, drink more servings, if you want a little less drink less, but do your best to stay within the recommended amount. The following equals 1 serving of the Master Cleanser Lemonade Diet: - 2 tbsp (1 fluid oz) freshly squeezed lemon/lime juice (NOT BOTTLED JUICE) - 2 tbsp (1 fluid oz) organic grade b maple syrup - 1/10 tsp or more cayenne pepper - 1 cup (8 fluid oz) purified or filtered water (NOT fluoridated water) Get a large pitcher and mix daily serving of Lemonade Cleanser Diet according to your preferred # of servings. Once again, it is recommended 6-10 servings per day. Step 3DRINK THE LEMONADE CLEANSING DIET THROUGHOUT THE DAY! Put the master cleansing diet in a thermos/coffee cup/water bottle and carry with you throughout the day. Drink whenever feeling hungry. Make sure to bring a refill for your thermos. You will be amazed how the lemonade cleansing diet completely satisfies your hunger and after the first two days, your cravings as well. Look through the resource section for Frequently Asked Questions and forums. Consider buying and reading through the book the diet is based on, The Master Cleanser by Stanley Burroughs. Enjoy your cleansed body and your renewed independence from cravings and food.

Question: Is it true that cayenne pepper speeds up your metabolism? I've heard of those cayenne pepper pills but, can the seasoning alone speed up your metabolism? I need to lose some weight for my new job lol.

Answer: http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=cayenne+speed+metabolism&fr=ush-ans

Question: Cayenne Pepper? Added too much into the chili. Too hot to eat now. Adding more tomatoes, juice & beans did NOT help. Any spice that will reduce the "heat"? Thank you.

Answer: there is no spice to make it milder but if you add butter or cheese, or oil or any kind of FAT, it will make it less spicy. Fat has an affinity to capsacium (the thing that makes spices and peppers hot). Another thing to do is to add CHEESE to your chili and it will definitley make it milder. Ask someone who likes spicy food to try the cheese method. The more cheese the better. And yet another thing to do which might sound funny is to eat the chili with some ice cream on the side since ice cream has fat and is very cold. It will definitly make your mouth feel better.

Question: Could I substitute paprika for cayenne pepper in a ginger snap recipe? I can't find my cayenne pepper and I need it for ginger snaps. I don't want to go to the store because it is too far away. I have paprika and chili powder, but I don't want to use the chili powder because it is a mixture of spices. What do you think, should I use the paprika (if so should it be the same amount, less, or more) or should I suck it up and go to the store?

Answer: If you want Ginger Snap cookies without the "snap," then substitute. Otherwise, go to the store. You know you need eggs and milk anyway...

Question: How important is Cayenne Pepper for master cleanse? How important is the cayenne pepper ingredient for the master cleanse? Perhaps I am adding too much but it burns my mouth and stomach. Not to mention it doesn't taste too pleasant.

Answer: My understanding is that it's a pretty essential part of the process. You should only be putting a pinch in - so just take the amount down and that should help. The burn in your stomach could also be because of the balancing out process - your stomach is still producing a lot of acid but isn't using it to digest. This will decrease as you continue on the fast.

Question: Where can I buy Cayenne Pepper and Does it work? I live in California and I want to buy Cayenne pepper the actual thing but idk where to find it. I heard that it helps you lose wieght. Is it true? And please don't leave an online link; i'm looking for a store i can go into and see it not just have it shipped. Thanks!

Answer: grocery store

Question: Can I use green cayenne peppers in my cayenne pepper spice? I want to make my own Cayenne Pepper spice. It is getting close to the end of the growing season where I live, and there are a lot of beautiful green chilies still on my plants. I'm wondering is if it is ok to use some of the cayennes before they get to the bright red stage. Can I dry some of the green ones and grind them along with the red? I hate to waste the green ones!

Answer: You can harvest them and allow them to change colour off the veins/plants, peppers will go red once harvested, left on the veins/plants they just grow more, I sun ripen mine, string them up and set them in a sunny area or in the house with a window that gets full sun, I sometimes buy a few peppers like ancho, poblano and jalapeno and set 2-3 on the window sill, in time they go from green to red, I dry them completely, even have smoked them on my portable electric BBQ, just added a piece of hickory wood an allow it to smoulder. You can make a green hot sauce like the green tabasco type, it is not as pungent of hot, but is an alternative to the red, I also pickled fresh green finger peppers for eating or using in dressing or curry's.

Question: Is there a difference between ground red pepper and ground red (cayenne) pepper? If a recipe specifys red pepper (cayenne) would it be okay to use a spice called red pepper but excludes the word cayenne from its label?

Answer: to my knowledge, yes there is a difference. isn't cayenne a spicy kind of pepper and red pepper just like pepper only red? i believe i am correct.

Question: What is the best repellant, (besides cayenne pepper powder), to keep dogs from digging? I have an 8 month old Lab Puppy who just keeps digging everything I plant in my back yard. The only thing that seems to work is cayenne pepper powder, but with all the rain, it is a hassle to keep applying. Any suggestions for something that will have some residual effect. Thanks.

Answer: The pet department at Walmart has a spray called Stay OFF that you can spray on stuff to keep animals away from it. Digging? Maybe a rolled up newspaper is your best bet.