Seasoning

cayenne pepper powder

A bright-red powder of dried ground chili, intensely and directly hot with a faint sweetness. Used in small doses to add heat without changing a dish's volume or texture.

Who it fits

GLP-1PCOSDiabetesKetoLow-FODMAPAnti-inflammatoryVeganVegetarianGluten-freeLactose-free

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What it does in cooking

The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.

Flavor

Sweetness1
Umami1
Bitterness1
Heat9

Pairs with

páprica defumada (pimentón)garliccominhosal refinadounsalted butterpeito de frango sem pele

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