What is cayenne pepper sauce?
Cayenne pepper sauce is a spicy condiment used to give heat and flavor to a dish. The sauce is available in many forms, such as mild, hot, paste form or vinegar-based.PeppersCayenne is an umbrella term covering all sorts of hot red chilies. The peppers can be used fresh or they can be dried and re-hydrated. Red chili peppers are an excellent source of Vitamin A, and have been shown to reduce blood pressure.BaseMany cayenne pepper sauces are vinegar-based. This is known as Louisiana-style hot sauce. Sauces without vinegar are usually made with fresh chilies and salt. Other bases include fruit purees and water.FlavoringsHot sauces are flavored with a number of ingredients such as fruit and spices. Garlic is a common flavoring in cayenne pepper sauces, as is mango and chipotle pepper.Pepper MashCayenne peppers are commonly fermented with salt to improve flavor. This is known as hot pepper mash, which is said to increase heat and reduce the peppers’ sweetness. It is used to create most Lou
