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African Bird Pepper:

Circulation, pain, energy, metabolism, healthy eyes, heart and brain function.

African Bird Pepper (Capsicum africana) is a hot chili that grows wild in many parts of Northwest Africa. It derives its name from the fact that birds eat the seeds and disperse them. This chili is approximately 50,000 Scoville heat units and unless very hot food is desired, use it sparingly. Only 1/4 teaspoon is typically needed to impart medium heat to dishes containing three or four servings. Many cooks use African Bird Pepper in lieu of cayenne, which is a term used rather broadly to describe almost any red pepper or capsicum with high heat.

Try Silver Cloud's African Bird Pepper, in curried dishes, creamed dishes, casseroles, soups, and chowders. Use it to replace cayenne when seasoning barbecued meats, sausage, corned beef, pot roast and poultry dishes.