Too much cayenne chilli pepper
I have added cayenne chilli pepper, instead of cayenne pepper, and (I think too much) to my green tomato chutney. How can I reduce the spice and still be able to store the chutney?
Best Answer
There are two traditional ways to reduce the hotness of excess chilli.
First, excessive spicy taste is can be neutralized by adding appropriate filler/absorbent ingredients to the mixture. Fresh coconut shreds are commonly used to absorb the excess chilli in chutneys.
Second, you can add sweet and/or sour substances to counter the feeling of hotness. Traditional sour additions to chutney can be:
- Tamarind (common)
- Tomatoes
- Lime or lemon
- Vinegar
Typical sweet alternatives are:
- Honey
- Brown sugar
All these additions may change the flavor and shelf life of the chutney, but you can always experiment. If that is not desirable, just add more of the other recipe ingredients to increase the number of servings.
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Cayenne, Capsaicin and Reactions Cayenne contains capsaicin, which is the chemical compound that gives hot peppers like cayenne their heat. Too much capsaicin in food can lead to general symptoms of irritation in the mouth, stomach and intestines, and in some cases, it can cause vomiting or diarrhea.How do you neutralize too much cayenne pepper?
You can add sweetness to your dishes to help ease excessive heat from cayenne pepper. Simply stir a little sugar or honey into the dish. When using sugar, many experts suggest brown sugar as the best option. Sugar is especially effective when you combine it with acid in the form of citrus or vinegar.Does cayenne pepper irritate stomach?
Excessive amounts of cayenne pepper can irritate the inner lining of the stomach causing gastritis and even stomach ulcers. Therefore, people with ulcers are advised to limit consumption. When taken as a supplement while pregnant, cayenne pepper can lead to heartburn or vomiting.What effect does cayenne pepper have on the body?
There's evidence, for instance, that capsaicin can protect against inflammation in your body. Inflammation plays a role in many different diseases, including heart disease. \u201cCayenne peppers can keep blood vessels healthy and may help lower blood pressure,\u201d Supan adds.Take Cayenne Pepper Daily to Clean Your Cardiovascular System ❗
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Answer 2
Try adding some oil and letting the capsaicin dissolve in the oil, then pour off the oil. Of course, you won't get all the oil and many other flavor molecules will dissolve in the oil as well.
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