Piment d'Espelette 250 grams

Piment d'Espelette is a coarsely ground chili pepper From the French Basque Country. Here in the original, affordable 250-gram package. Ezpeletako biperra is a unique chilipepper with a unique taste and a pleasant sharpness.

Piment d'Espelette AOP/PDO
Limited stock of 2024 harvest still available, please inquire about expected arrival.

The pepper is named after the place where it has been grown for centuries, and where an annual festival is held in honor of the chilipepper 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 chilipepper was introduced into Europe from South America.

From this the Basque variety Capsicum annuum var. gorria, also called the Gorria or Biper. This will be the case at the Ferme Okilaua pepper planted and harvested by hand. The peppers are coarsely ground. DThe particles may not exceed 5 mm in size. On the farm momact one there is also a paste (purée) by and the processing is carried out pepper in various other products, of which we only the jelly for sale. All products from this farm are provided with the Brand name: Segida. Starting in 2026, the new name under which these Espelettes will be offered will be Okilaua. A single package already carries that name.

Piment d'Espelette has been granted the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) designation since 2000, and since 2002, it is the only French spice to have the European Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP). This is provided it is cultivated under the supervision of the Syndicat du Piment d'Espelette. This council assesses its cultivation annually 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. Harvesting takes place between August and November, after which the peppers processed directly. We offer Piment d'Espelette exclusively in its original packaging. Repackaging Piment d'Espelette under its official name and AOP label is prohibited. Unfortunately, repackaging does occur! Does this concern the original?

Usage

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

Features

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

Assortment

• in original glass jar (40 grams)
• in original bag with a content of 250 grams

General advice

• store the Piment d'Espelette in a cool place, away from direct sunlight;
• Once opened, the powder can be kept for at least three months, provided it is kept in a closed container and refrigerated between 3 and 5° C.

Best before:

• best before December 2026 (12-2026)
• After opening, store in a dark and cool place (refrigerator)