Capsicum annuum is commonly known in the cuisine world as Cayenne Pepper. It is used to make meals sizzling hot and spicy while maintaining the rich flavours of the food. This certified Organic Cayenne Pepper will effectively season all your foods in the healthiest way. It is highly recommended to use the steam sterilised version of Organic Cayenne Pepper which is produced in Sri Lanka as it contains zero bacteria content. The Scoville heat units average between 30,000 and 50,000. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsicum_annuum