Espelette pepper
A mild, sweet Basque pepper with AOC protection.
The Espelette pepper is a variety of Capsicum annuum cultivated in the French commune of Espelette and neighboring Basque communes. It was classified as an AOC product in 2000 and confirmed as a PDO product in 2002. Its flavor is sweet, fruity, and berry-like with mild heat, reaching a maximum of 4,000 Scoville units. It is a cornerstone of Basque cuisine, used in piperade and for meat preservation.
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- Species
- Capsicum annuum
- Origin
- France
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