Spice
Piment d'Espelette
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Piment d’Espelette is an AOP chilli from the Basque commune of Espelette in France—mild-warm heat with fruity, tomato-hay aroma, sold as powder, cordes of dried pods, or paste. Finish Basque piperade, eggs, and grilled meats; more perfume than fire. Protected origin means true Espelette is regional—imitations exist. A chef’s gentle red pepper with terroir.
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Traits
AromaticBasqueBasque AOPFrenchFruityMild Warm
History
FR
Chillies naturalised into Labourd Basque farming around Espelette.
FR
Espelette chilli became a local agricultural identity.
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AOC/AOP status protected Piment d’Espelette.
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Gourmet export elevated Espelette as a premium mild chilli.