Here is another question from a reader about sourcing cayenne pepper.Q: Could you please stir me to right direction here? Where are you getting your Cayenne Pepper? I know I can buy it organic in the store, which I’m doing. But after some research I found out that more HU (heat units) it has, better and stronger it is. US made has only 40 000 – 50 000, from India 180 000, China 100 000, Africa 135 000, and they all are organic but I’m a bit skeptical about outside countries. I just like to know what are you thinking about all this.
Thanks.
A: When I can’t get cayenne at my local farmer’s market, I buy organic, US made cayenne from a brand called Simply Organic. Since I consume ample cayenne (almost daily in the Maca F.A.C.A. recipe I use to replace coffee), I am not concerned about getting the extra heat units. The organic certification from products in foreign countries is probably reliable if it is from a certification company you trust. But why have it shipped all the way around the world when it is grown here? Buying local, organic cayenne (or anything for that matter) requires less emissions which makes it better for us and the planet.
I hope that helps in your decision making process.
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