Potato Chips ESPELETTE PAPRIKA, 125 g - Box 10 pieces

It is a very aromatic pepper with a mild spiciness that is inferior to pepper. It is a source of vitamins C, B6 and K; its antiseptic and antioxidant properties protect against cardiovascular diseases and strengthen the immune system. World famous in haute cuisine. Espelette peppers are one of the rare agricultural products that can benefit from the AOC controlled designation of origin, recognized in 1999 by the INAO (National Institute for Appellations of Origin).    It was brought from Mexico and introduced into the Nive Valley (France) by a Basque sailor who accompanied Christopher Columbus. Initially it was used in medicine. From 1650 onwards it was planted in Espelette and soon used as a spice for preserving meat and ham. The production area, defined by the denomination, covers a dozen Basque municipalities: Espelette, Cambo les bains, Larressore, Souraïde, Aïnhoa, Itxassou, Halsou, Jatxou, Ustaritz, Saint Pée sur Nivelle.he weighs.