Cayenne is ground from cayenne peppers. Chili powder is a mix of spices, don't have a jar handy to tell ya which ones. -----Original Message----- From: Mark or Monica Whinnery <whinnery@intx.net> To: Chile-Heads@globalgarden.com <Chile-Heads@globalgarden.com> Date: Saturday, January 16, 1999 2:55 PM Subject: [CH] Cayenne vs Chili Powder >What's the difference between cayenne powder and chili powder? Can I use >cayenne in place of chili powder to make a pot of chili? > >Thanks! >Monica >