Cayenne chili | ground | red | Scoville Units: 30.000-40.000

What is it about / Product description

Cayenne chili is an intensely hot spice made from bright red, ground pods with a heat level of around 30,000–40,000 Scoville. The finely to flakily ground fruits from China bring an even, easily controllable heat to your kitchen. With its strong color and typical chili aroma, this spice gives hearty dishes a distinctive, spicy note.

At Biova, the chilies are carefully dried and processed into an aromatic powder that delivers a fiery yet clearly defined heat. The homogeneous quality is ideal for bulk goods, large-scale consumers and manufacturers who rely on consistent heat levels in the 20,001–100,000 Scoville range. The fine to flaky granulation ensures good sprinkling properties and an attractive appearance in many recipes.

In the kitchen, cayenne chili proves extremely versatile and is suitable for stews, soups, marinades and braised dishes. Use the chili powder sparingly to give dishes such as chili con carne, vegetable stir-fries or vegan meals a pleasantly warming heat. It also stirs easily into dips, sauces and BBQ rubs and distributes the heat evenly.

Origin

The chilies used come from China, where warm, sunny conditions allow the slender red pods to ripen evenly. The climate supports an intense color and stable aroma. When selecting raw materials, Biova pays attention to consistent quality and a defined heat range.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The chili plants are cultivated in fields that are geared towards stable heat levels in the 20,001–100,000 Scoville range. After harvesting, the pods are gently dried and then ground finely to flakily. This creates a free-flowing powder that is suitable for both bulk and retail variants in professional kitchens.

Special features

With around 30,000–40,000 Scoville, this spice delivers significantly more heat than classic paprika powder and belongs to the medium to higher heat levels. The red color and the fine to flaky granulation create visual highlights in sauces, rubs and marinades. The homogeneous quality offered by Biova makes it easier to develop consistent recipes in gastronomy and food production.

Differences in origin and processing

Chilies from different growing countries differ in heat, aroma and color. The pods grown in China are characterized by reliable heat and a well-balanced ratio of fruitiness and spiciness. Quality-focused processing at Biova ensures a homogeneous product that can be easily dosed and used reproducibly.

Taste & smell

From a sensory perspective, the spice is distinctly hot with a slightly smoky, spicy note and a fine bitter nuance. The smell is typically chili-like, warm and aromatic without being overpowering. In combination with other spices, it supports the overall flavor and enhances the seasoning of many hearty dishes.

Possible applications

• For seasoning chili con carne, goulash, minced meat and braised dishes
• For spicy soups, stews, sauces, BBQ rubs and marinades
• For refining egg dishes, dips, vegetable stir-fries and vegan dishes

Product specification

• Country of origin: China
• Granulation: Fine / flaky
• Color: Red
• Heat level: approx. 30,000–40,000 Scoville (20,001–100,000)
• Product type: Food, spice, bulk goods
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg per unit