Cayenne Question

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I've read that there's more than one variety of Cayenne pepper, such as 'long' and 'red thick', with differing amounts of heat. Anyone know which variety is used in McCormick ground cayenne pepper? TIA!
 
Mick, I wasn't aware there were several varieties. Can you please provide a link to where you have read this? I am only aware of the ones that are around 6 inches long and about half inch thin. They turn red when mature and have various degrees of heat due to the amount of capsicum. I am curious what you're referring to. Thanks.

Erik
 
There are several varieties of cayenne and several different hot peppers called cayenne. I have no clue what McCormick uses.

Erik, it's capsaicin that causes the heat. Here are data on origin and varieties.
 
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