Organic Cayenne Pepper
Organic Cayenne Pepper
- Organic
- Gluten Free
- Kosher
- Heavy Metal Tested
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OUR CURRENT LOT OF CAYENNE IS A LOW HEAT CAYENNE - 15,000 SHU VS OUR TYPICAL HEAT RANGE OF 22,000-35,000. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN A NEW HIGHER LOT IS AVAILABLE ON OUR SITE, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO cayenne@smithandtruslow.com. We will notify you once it is available.
Smith & Truslow Organic Cayenne Pepper is USDA certified organic and third-party tested for heavy metals — delivering the bright, clean, intensely fiery heat that makes cayenne pepper one of the most powerful and essential spices in every serious cook's arsenal.
Our organic cayenne is made from premium certified organic cayenne peppers with vivid red color, natural capsaicin potency, and characteristic sharp, penetrating heat. Whether you're adding a measured kick to a pot of chili, firing up a Cajun seasoning blend, building heat into a dry rub for the grill, spicing a Thai curry, finishing a buffalo wing sauce, or taking cayenne daily as a wellness supplement, Smith & Truslow organic cayenne pepper delivers a clean, consistent, bright heat that grocery store cayenne simply can't match.
Cayenne Pepper Heat — What the Scoville Scale Means for Your Cooking
Cayenne pepper sits at approximately 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) — significantly hotter than jalapeño (2,500-8,000 SHU) and serrano peppers (10,000-23,000 SHU), but far more manageable than superhot peppers like habanero (100,000+ SHU). This moderate-to-high heat level makes cayenne the ideal everyday hot spice — powerful enough to make a real impact in a dish but controllable enough that an experienced cook can dial in exactly the level of heat they want. The key is starting small — a quarter teaspoon adds noticeable warmth, a half teaspoon adds real heat, and a full teaspoon adds serious fire. Smith & Truslow organic cayenne delivers a consistent, predictable heat level in every batch so you always know exactly what you're working with.
Cayenne Pepper as a Wellness Supplement
Beyond its culinary power, cayenne pepper has been used for centuries as a wellness supplement — and modern research continues to validate what traditional medicine has long understood. Capsaicin, the active compound in cayenne pepper, has been studied for its potential to support metabolism, circulation, and digestive health. Many wellness-conscious consumers take a small amount of cayenne daily — stirred into warm water with lemon and honey, blended into a morning smoothie, or mixed into a wellness shot — as part of a daily health routine. Smith & Truslow organic cayenne is USDA certified organic and third-party tested for heavy metals, making it the trusted choice for anyone who takes cayenne seriously as both a culinary ingredient and a daily wellness supplement.
Why Our Organic Cayenne Pepper Is Different
Most conventional cayenne pepper is made from peppers grown with synthetic pesticides and processed with anticaking agents that clump and degrade over time. Some brands blend cayenne with starch fillers and cheaper pepper varieties to reduce costs at the expense of heat consistency and flavor purity. Not ours. Every lot of Smith & Truslow organic cayenne pepper is made from 100% certified organic cayenne peppers with nothing added — no fillers, no anticaking agents, no irradiation — and tested by an accredited third-party lab against heavy metal specifications more stringent than industry standards. Pure cayenne. Consistent heat. Nothing hidden.
How to Use Organic Cayenne Pepper
- Add measured heat to chili, gumbo, and Cajun-inspired dishes
- Build into dry rubs and BBQ seasonings for the grill
- Fire up buffalo wing sauce, hot honey, and spicy glazes
- Spice Thai curries, Szechuan stir-fries, and Korean-inspired dishes
- Add to Mexican mole, enchilada sauce, and salsa roja
- Season deviled eggs, potato salad, and savory snacks
- Stir into warm water with lemon and honey for a daily wellness drink
- Blend into smoothies and wellness shots for a metabolism-supporting boost
- Use in spiced chocolate and Mexican hot chocolate for warming depth
- Combine with garlic powder, paprika, and cumin for a Cajun spice blend
- Dust over popcorn, roasted nuts, and homemade trail mix
- Add a pinch to scrambled eggs, avocado toast, and soups for background heat
Certifications & Testing
- Certified organic by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (USDA NOP)
- Certified gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) — less than 10ppm
- Certified kosher by Earth Kosher
- Third-party tested for heavy metals: lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium
- No fillers, no anticaking agents, no irradiation
- Non-irradiated — steam sterilized only
Available in a 1.7 oz and 4 oz jar (by volume) and refill bag. Free shipping on orders over $85.
Also try our Organic Chili Powder and Organic Paprika — or browse our full line of USDA certified organic spices.
Ingredient Details
Ingredient Details
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How to Use
How to Use
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Food Complements: beef, avocado, cheese, chicken, corn, fish, onions, pepper, potatoes, tomatoes, pasta
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Storage and Shelf Life
Storage and Shelf Life
Storage: To maximize freshness, store in a dark airtight container in a cool dry place. Once the spice is ground, flavor deteriorates with exposure to light, heat, air, humidity and time. Here are rules of thumb about the shelf life of spices and herbs >
NOTE: The plastic refill bags are not intended for long-term storage of your spices. Due to the porous nature of plastic, the essential oils that are released when a spice is ground, may react with the plastic and/or labelling inks over time.
Refill bags contain the same amount of spice as in our small glass jars. When they arrive, simply snip the corner of your bag, refill your original Smith & Truslow spice jar, apply the new label, and recycle the bag.
Product Testing
Product Testing
Certificates of analysis (COAs) accompany our products through the supply chain. COAs identify country of origin, certifications, best by dates, and information on product testing including microbial analysis and heavy metal testing.
If you would like to review the COA for the lot we are currently selling, please send an email to: customerservice@smithandtruslow.com.
As we only test ingredients, but not blends, we can only provide COA's on individual spices.
Shipping and Returns
Shipping and Returns
Smith & Truslow ships within the US to all 50 states. We will only attempt shipments to valid street addresses.
Order Processing: To estimate your delivery date, please be sure to consider processing time and shipping time. It typically takes 1-2 days to process an order.
During high traffic seasons – the Nov and Dec holidays – processing time may increase to 3 days. If you place your order with an express
shipment option, we will move your order to the top of the queue so that it ships as quickly as possible.
Shipping: Orders ship from our distribution center located in Denver, CO. Upon completion of an order, you will will receive an email confirming shipment and tracking information.
Please note: We do not offer in-person pickup at our Denver kitchen and distribution center.
Return Policy: We do not (actually, cannot) accept returns on food-related items.
If your order is damaged during shipment, contact us within 7 calendar days from the date you received your order.
To Submit A Claim: Take a picture of the damage and email it to customerservice@smithandtruslow.com along with your order number and your preferred method of communication.
Approved Claims: Smith & Truslow will either refund the cost of the damaged product, or send a replacement. Refunds will be made to the credit card that was used to place the initial order.
