Niora pepper

The niora pepper is a variety of pepper native to the Basque country, Spain. It is also known as "sweet Espelette pepper", in reference to the region where it is traditionally grown. The niora pepper has a sweet, fruity flavor, with a slight smoky aroma. It is classified as a mild chili pepper, meaning it has a low intensity of spiciness, although it can vary in spiciness depending on harvest and processing. It is often used to create the famous Espelette chili powder, which is used in many dishes of Basque cuisine, such as meat dishes, sauces, soups and vegetables.