PROCESS: Ground Cayenne Pepper is made from dried hot chile peppers ground into an easy-to-use powder. FLAVOR: Popular across the globe for its intense heat and clean flavor, this spice not only adds kick to a dish, but is a first-rate overall flavor enhancer. TEXTURE: Fine, red powder. Very aromatic and hot. Ground seeds and flesh for complete flavor. HEAT INDEX: Ranges 30,000 to 150,000 on Scoville Heat Scale. Ground Cayenne Pepper is made from dried hot chile peppers ground into an easy-to-use powder. Popular across the globe for its intense heat and clean flavor, this spice not only adds kick to a dish, but is a first-rate overall flavor enhancer.Fine, red powder. Very aromatic and hot. Ground seeds and flesh for complete flavor. Ranges 30,000 to 150,000 on Scoville Heat Scale.