Capsicum annuum
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Espelette peppers hang from Basque farmhouses like scarlet garlands. The AOP-protected chili dries in Atlantic breezes, then grinds into a brick-red powder with gentle warmth. Heat hovers between 4,000 and 6,000 SHU. Flavor mixes tomato sweetness, dried fruit, and light smoke. Basque citizens sprinkle it over axoa, pipérade, and cheese. Makers fold Espelette into charcuterie and chocolate. Mild heat, refined finish - validated by the Ministry of Basque Fire. ChiliCodexCDP.copy.rangeSentenceWithHeat ChiliCodexCDP.copy.originSentence Sprinkle Espelette over eggs, grilled fish, and roasted vegetables. Mix it with salt for finishing seasoning, or blend into mayonnaise and aioli. Basque dishes like pipérade and axoa rely on its gentle heat. It also enhances chocolate desserts, goat cheese, and charcuterie. Use Espelette wherever paprika would go, but enjoy the fruitier aroma. ChiliCodexCDP.navigation.seeSauceIndex
Ook bekend als: Piment d'Espelette
Soort
Capsicum annuum
Warmte
Smaak
Gemiddeld, Fruitig, Aards, Rich, lingering
Herkomst / Regio's
France, Basque Country
Kleur / Vorm
Red when dried and ground
Pod-grootte
10-12 cm long, 3-4 cm wide
Probeer het in het wild
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Smaak & Aroma
Espelette peppers hang from Basque farmhouses like scarlet garlands. The AOP-protected chili dries in Atlantic breezes, then grinds into a brick-red powder with gentle warmth. Heat hovers between 4,000 and 6,000 SHU. Flavor mixes tomato sweetness, dried fruit, and light smoke. Basque citizens sprinkle it over axoa, pipérade, and cheese. Makers fold Espelette into charcuterie and chocolate. Mild heat, refined finish - validated by the Ministry of Basque Fire.
Sprinkle Espelette over eggs, grilled fish, and roasted vegetables. Mix it with salt for finishing seasoning, or blend into mayonnaise and aioli. Basque dishes like pipérade and axoa rely on its gentle heat. It also enhances chocolate desserts, goat cheese, and charcuterie. Use Espelette wherever paprika would go, but enjoy the fruitier aroma.
Warmteprofiel
Scoville-schaal
4,000-6,000 SHU
Heat label
Medium
Oogstperiode
Late summer to autumn
Sauce Index count
-
Geschiedenis & Cultuur
Chilies arrived in the Basque Country in the 16th century and quickly replaced black pepper in regional cooking. Farmers near the town of Espelette developed a drying tradition, hanging peppers on whitewashed walls. In 2000, Piment d’Espelette earned AOC/AOP status, protecting production methods and geographic origin. Today, annual festivals celebrate the harvest, and Espelette powder is exported worldwide.
Plantkunde & Kweekinstructies
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Espelette peppers thrive in temperate climates with plenty of sun and sea breezes. Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before transplanting. Provide fertile, well-drained soil and spacing for airflow. Plants reach 60 cm tall and bear numerous pods. Harvest red peppers, string them, and dry for two weeks before milling. Store powder in airtight containers away from light.
Proefbox visuele plaatshouder
- 3 × 100 ml sauzen (verschillende soorten)
- Proefkaart & combinatietips
- Verzending binnen de EU; beperkte oplage
Proefpakket
Eenmalige box om de warmte en smaak van verschillende soorten sauzen te ontdekken. Geen verplichtingen; gewoon proeven en aantekeningen maken.
Proefpakket kopenVeelgestelde vragen
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Gemiddeld, Fruitig, Aards, Rich, lingering
ChiliCodexCDP.faq.answers.aliasList De alternatieve namen van deze peper komen meestal uit regionale dialecten.
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- Aleppo - Medium
- Cherry Pepper - Medium
- Chipotle - Medium
- Fresno - Medium
Sprinkle Espelette over eggs, grilled fish, and roasted vegetables. Mix it with salt for finishing seasoning, or blend into mayonnaise and aioli. Basque dishes like pipérade and axoa rely on its gentle heat. It also enhances chocolate desserts, goat cheese, and charcuterie. Use Espelette wherever paprika would go, but enjoy the fruitier aroma.
Espelette peppers thrive in temperate climates with plenty of sun and sea breezes. Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before transplanting. Provide fertile, well-drained soil and spacing for airflow. Plants reach 60 cm tall and bear numerous pods. Harvest red peppers, string them, and dry for two weeks before milling. Store powder in airtight containers away from light.
Gebruik handschoenen, ventilatie en zeep om capsaïcine-oliën te verwijderen.
Bronnen
- Republic of Heat proeflaboratorium veldnotities
- Producentendossiers ingediend via Directus
- Open rassenregisters en academisch onderzoek naar paprika's
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