Found in Chocolate IQed

Cayenne pepper has been used as both a food and traditional botanical for thousands of years. Its characteristic heat comes primarily from capsaicin, a naturally occurring plant compound that has been extensively studied and gives peppers their distinctive sensory qualities.

Cayenne also naturally provides carotenoids and other phytonutrients. Because only a small amount is needed to provide its botanical contribution, it can be incorporated into a formula without making the finished product taste noticeably hot or spicy.

Chocolate IQed includes cayenne as its ninth botanical, complementing cocoa and the eight core botanicals shared by both flavors. It adds another layer to a formula intentionally designed to combine complete modern nutrition with a diverse range of traditional foods and botanicals.