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title: "Piment d'Espelette - Red Chili Pepper Powder from France 1.41oz"
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# AOC certified quality Mild smoky heat Authentic French origin Piment d'Espelette - Red Chili Pepper Powder from France 1.41oz

**Brand:** biperduna
**Price:** 20576CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌶️ Elevate your dishes with the smoky soul of Basque France!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Piment d'Espelette - Red Chili Pepper Powder from France 1.41oz by biperduna
- **How much does it cost?** 20576CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- biperduna enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted biperduna brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Exclusive & Rare Find:** Hard-to-source spice that elevates your kitchen game and sparks foodie envy
- • **Balanced Heat & Flavor:** Delivers a refined smoky warmth with subtle sweetness—never overpowering
- • **Gourmet French Heritage:** Imported directly from the Basque region, ensuring authentic terroir flavor
- • **AOC Certified Excellence:** Protected Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée status guarantees premium quality
- • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Transforms everything from grilled chicken to scrambled eggs with vibrant color and depth

## Overview

Piment d'Espelette is a premium red chili powder imported from the Basque region of France, renowned for its mild smoky heat and complex sweet flavor. Protected by AOC certification, this 1.41oz gourmet spice is a staple in Basque cuisine and a versatile seasoning that adds vibrant color and refined warmth to a wide range of dishes. Perfect for culinary professionals and passionate home cooks seeking an exclusive, authentic ingredient that transforms everyday meals into memorable experiences.

## Description

The plant, originally from Mexico and to a lesser extent South America, was introduced in France from the New World around the 16th century. After first being used medicinally, it has since become popular for preparing condiments and for the conservation of meat and ham. It is now a cornerstone of Basque cuisine, where it has gradually replaced black pepper and it is a key ingredient in piperade. AOC espelette peppers are cultivated in the following communes: Ainhoa, CambolesBains, Espelette, Halsou, Itxassou, Jatxou, Larressore, SaintPA esurNivelle, SouraAde, and Ustaritz. It is harvested in late summer and, in September, characteristic festoons of pepper are hung on balconies and house walls throughout the communes to dry out. An annual pepper festival, attracting some 20,000 tourists, is held in October. This gourmet pepper powder is imported from France.

Review: Great Spice, Versatile - I use cayenne most of the time but I use this spice in chili and soups when I want a little extra heat and a little fruity flavor too just to mix it up. Piment d’Espelette is one of those ingredients that completely transforms a dish without overpowering it. This beautiful Basque chili has a gentle, smoky heat and a complex, slightly sweet flavor that sits somewhere between paprika and cayenne—but far more refined. A little goes a long way, yet it never feels harsh or bitter. I’ve used it on everything from roasted vegetables and grilled chicken to scrambled eggs and even popcorn, and it adds a warm, aromatic depth every time. The color is stunning, too—deep red-orange and vibrant, which makes dishes look as good as they taste. If you love cooking and want to elevate your seasoning game, this is a must-have. Authentic, flavorful, and worth every penny. Five stars without hesitation.
Review: A good source for this distinctive and unique spice - Piment d'Espelette is a unique product. It is subject to Appellation d'Origine Controlee regulation, which extends the right to use the AOC label only to ten communes in the Basque country in France. The peppers are grown, harvested, dried and prepared subject to strict regulation and, like wine, cheese and other products subject to the AOC, must display the typical "organoleptic characteristics" of the traditionally produced spice. Piment d'Espelette is never strong or screamingly hot, so if you are expecting something akin to Scotch Bonnet peppers, or the acrid bite of "chili pepper" blends, look elsewhere. However, it does have a sweet and smoky aroma, akin to good pimenton or paprika, along with a distinct peppery 'bite' at the finish. Piment d'Espelette is never inexpensive and it is usually not easy to find in the US, so having this source available is great. I use it in almost everything -- for example, peel and slice cucumbers, toss with a good quantity of freshly squeezed lemon juice (Meyer lemons preferred), a pinch of sugar, a large pinch of fleur de sel or kosher salt, and a pinch of piment d'Espelette. Let the cukes sit in a colander for up to half an hour, tossing occasionally, then serve. Trust me, you will not fail to notice the presence of the piment. It's also great and sufficiently assertive to dress a good sized composed salad with just a pinch in a basic vinaigrette dressing of lemon juice, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard and grapeseed, walnut or olive oil. Wonderful sprinkled lightly over a platter of carved "rotisserie chicken" from the grocery. Adds a nice edge to rillettes or a terrine. Adds pop to scrambled eggs, quiche... just think of anything you'd like to lend a subtly sweet, smoky and hot red peppery note, and give it a healthy pinch of piment d'Espelette. Another reviewer reports that he received piment d'Espelette from this source ("Touch of France") that was tasteless. I've not had that experience. I received very fresh piment with the AOC labeling, with aromas and flavors that are perfectly "typique." If you really want to get "fresh," you could go with the whole dried, corded peppers which are also sold subject to the AOC (corded by hand with no fewer than 20 peppers per cord). I like the convenience of the ground piment and recommend this supplier without reservation based on the product I received. The price is about as fair as one can find nowadays, and I bet you can double up on the order for a single shipping charge. For more about piment d'Espelette generally, you can google piment d'Espelette and you will find the "Site officiel de l'AOC" (alas, for some reason the good folks at desertcart would not allow me to include the URL in this review).

## Features

- Imported straight from France
- Espelette pepper (Piment d'Espelette in French)
- Variety of pepper that is cultivated in the French commune of Espelette, PyrnesAtlantiques
- In 2000, it was classified as a AOC (Appellation d'Origine Controlee, meaning the name is protected)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B002J6ARK6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #46,549 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #118 in Chili Powders |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (908) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 10239 |
| Manufacturer  | Biperduna |
| Product Dimensions  | 3.9 x 3.2 x 2.9 inches; 2.4 ounces |
| Units  | 1.41 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Biperduna
- **Item Form:** Powder
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Unit Count:** 1.41 Ounce
- **Variety:** Black Pepper

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this product actually come in a jar because picture shows a jar but description states 1 pack ?**
A: Yes, this product comes in a jar.

**Q: Does this product take the place paprika as a seasoning**
A: Paprika is red bell peppers that's been dried & ground so it's quite sweet with zero heat.. While Espelette is a chili pepper with sweetness & mild-medium heat, kind of slightly like Tabasco peppers. So it wouldn't really take the place of paprika, but in a pinch it might do. Personally I would add both together since you'll get slightly different sweetnesses with a nice light heat.

**Q: product details says its .5 oz and the top of the page says its 1.41oz..which is it?**
A: The jar contents are 40 grams, which is 1.41 oz, and I would guess is between 3/8-1/2 cup. You just need a pinch even for a soup pot to get the magic from this pepper.

**Q: Whats the Difference between the green label espelette and the white label?**
A: I do not believe the color of the label indicates any difference in the product

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Spice, Versatile
*by G***N on September 2, 2024*

I use cayenne most of the time but I use this spice in chili and soups when I want a little extra heat and a little fruity flavor too just to mix it up. Piment d’Espelette is one of those ingredients that completely transforms a dish without overpowering it. This beautiful Basque chili has a gentle, smoky heat and a complex, slightly sweet flavor that sits somewhere between paprika and cayenne—but far more refined. A little goes a long way, yet it never feels harsh or bitter. I’ve used it on everything from roasted vegetables and grilled chicken to scrambled eggs and even popcorn, and it adds a warm, aromatic depth every time. The color is stunning, too—deep red-orange and vibrant, which makes dishes look as good as they taste. If you love cooking and want to elevate your seasoning game, this is a must-have. Authentic, flavorful, and worth every penny. Five stars without hesitation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good source for this distinctive and unique spice
*by C***E on March 27, 2011*

Piment d'Espelette is a unique product. It is subject to Appellation d'Origine Controlee regulation, which extends the right to use the AOC label only to ten communes in the Basque country in France. The peppers are grown, harvested, dried and prepared subject to strict regulation and, like wine, cheese and other products subject to the AOC, must display the typical "organoleptic characteristics" of the traditionally produced spice. Piment d'Espelette is never strong or screamingly hot, so if you are expecting something akin to Scotch Bonnet peppers, or the acrid bite of "chili pepper" blends, look elsewhere. However, it does have a sweet and smoky aroma, akin to good pimenton or paprika, along with a distinct peppery 'bite' at the finish. Piment d'Espelette is never inexpensive and it is usually not easy to find in the US, so having this source available is great. I use it in almost everything -- for example, peel and slice cucumbers, toss with a good quantity of freshly squeezed lemon juice (Meyer lemons preferred), a pinch of sugar, a large pinch of fleur de sel or kosher salt, and a pinch of piment d'Espelette. Let the cukes sit in a colander for up to half an hour, tossing occasionally, then serve. Trust me, you will not fail to notice the presence of the piment. It's also great and sufficiently assertive to dress a good sized composed salad with just a pinch in a basic vinaigrette dressing of lemon juice, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard and grapeseed, walnut or olive oil. Wonderful sprinkled lightly over a platter of carved "rotisserie chicken" from the grocery. Adds a nice edge to rillettes or a terrine. Adds pop to scrambled eggs, quiche... just think of anything you'd like to lend a subtly sweet, smoky and hot red peppery note, and give it a healthy pinch of piment d'Espelette. Another reviewer reports that he received piment d'Espelette from this source ("Touch of France") that was tasteless. I've not had that experience. I received very fresh piment with the AOC labeling, with aromas and flavors that are perfectly "typique." If you really want to get "fresh," you could go with the whole dried, corded peppers which are also sold subject to the AOC (corded by hand with no fewer than 20 peppers per cord). I like the convenience of the ground piment and recommend this supplier without reservation based on the product I received. The price is about as fair as one can find nowadays, and I bet you can double up on the order for a single shipping charge. For more about piment d'Espelette generally, you can google piment d'Espelette and you will find the "Site officiel de l'AOC" (alas, for some reason the good folks at Amazon would not allow me to include the URL in this review).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product
*by N***S on October 2, 2025*

Adds bright flavor and a gentle heat to soups, sauces, or almost anything.

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