Espelette pepper A.O.P. ORGANIC, large 106ml jar

Undeniably the star of French spices, Espelette pepper or Ezpeletako biperra from the capsicum annuum family has been produced in the Basque country since the 17th century. It is also the only spice in France protected by an A.O.P., Protected Designation of Origin. This pepper brings a touch of heat in the mouth as well as a fruity and aromatic note to preparations. It is a “spice” pepper and not a “vegetable” pepper, it is indeed only consumed dried. Its rich aromatic palette with notes of red peppers and its moderate spicy strength between 1,500 and 2,500 units on the Scoville scale make it an excellent everyday pepper totally adapted to our Western palates. In the kitchen, it can be sprinkled as desired in a sauce or marinade. It is also delicious sprinkled at the last minute on eggs, toast, pan-fried vegetables or poultry... It is not uncommon to see Chefs using it as a daily replacement for pepper. Product from Organic Farming Certified Ecocert FR-BIO-01