<tc>Piment d'Espelette</tc> 250 grams

Piment d'Espelette is a coarsely ground chili pepper from the French Basque Country. Here in the original, economical 250-gram package. Ezpeletako biperra is a unique chili pepper with a unique flavor and a pleasant spiciness.

The pepper is named after the place where it has been cultivated for centuries, and where an annual festival in honor of the chili pepper is held: Espelette, in the French Basque Pyrenees-Atlantiques. The cultivation of chilipeppers in this area dates back to the mid-17th century, when the chili pepper was introduced to Europe from South America.

From this the Basque variety Capsicum annuum var. gorria, also called the Gorria or Biper. This pepper is grown at the Ferme Okilaua planted and harvested by hand. The peppers are coarsely ground. DThe particles may be at most 5 mm in size. On the farm maact men there is also a pasta (purée) by and the pepper is processed into various other products, of which we only the jelly to sell. From 2026, the new name under which our Espelette is offered is Okilaua.

Piment d'Espelette may bear the appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) designation since 2000, and since 2002 also the European appellation d'origine protégée (AOP), as the only French spice. Provided that it is under the supervision of the Syndicat du Piment d'Espelette is cultivated. Every year, the cultivation is assessed by this Council against the quality criteria of the Basque and European labels.

Our Piment d'Espelette is grown with care and love in Aïnhoa in the French Basque Country. The harvest takes place in the period August-November, after which the peppers be processed immediately. We offer Piment d'Espelette must be submitted exclusively in the original packaging. After all, it is not permitted to Piment d'Espelette to be repackaged under the official name and under the AOP label. Unfortunately, repackaging does happen! Does that actually concern the original?

Usage

The Piment d'Espelette is indispensable in Basque cuisine, where it is used in 'piperade', among other dishes. In the Basque Country, Espelette is mainly used, rarely black pepper.

Features

• 100% Gorria chili pepper (Capsicum annuum var gorria)
  
• from Aïnhoa, French Basque Country (Pays Basque)
• packed on the farm

Assortment

• in original glass jar (40 grams)
• this original vacuum packaging with a content of 250 grams

General advice

• save the Piment d'Espelette cool, and out of direct sunlight;
• After opening, the powder has a shelf life of at least three months, provided it is stored in a closed package and in the refrigerator between 3 and 5°C.

Unopened best before:

• best before December 2027 (12-2027)