This gorgeous purple cayenne pepper has the same heat as a red cayenne but adds a nice color to any dish. They NEVER see harsh chemicals and are great to use fresh instead of using the powder from a store. Cayenne peppers are a medium-hot chili (30,000 to 50,000 Scoville heat units), hotter than a Serrano and milder than a Thai pepper. Cayenne peppers can add a nice kick to many dishes and pairs well with many standard herbs - garlic, lemon, paprika, cumin, oregano, honey, cinnamon, etc.