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Poivre de Cayenne

Poivre de Cayenne commonly denotes finely ground dried hot red chile, used sparingly in sauces and soups, although blends and heat levels vary.

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About Poivre de Cayenne

Poivre de Cayenne commonly refers to ground dried hot red chile pepper, rather than black pepper. The powder is fine and typically bright to deep red, with a sharp, pungent heat and a restrained fruity flavour; intensity can vary by source and processing.

It is used sparingly as a seasoning in sauces, soups, and other savory foods. Products may differ in grind, chile source, and whether they contain only ground pepper or a blend, so a container's ingredient statement is needed to distinguish pure cayenne powder from mixed seasonings.

Ingredient type
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English

cayenne pepper

English

Poivre de Cayenne ou piment de Cayenne, poudre

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Poivre de Cayenne nutrition & diet

Poivre de Cayenne nutritional value

Reference: Poivre de Cayenne ou piment de Cayenne, poudre

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
376kcal
Protein
12.0g
Carbs
29.4g
Fat
17.3g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Ground cayenne pepper should be distinguished from fresh or dried whole chiles and from seasoning blends. Added salt or other ingredients in blends changes the basis for nutritional comparison.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
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  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: ANSES Ciqual 2025 — 11088 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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