An important component of Basque cuisine, Piment d'Espelette is a gourmet seasoning with a smoky, delicious, subtle, and fruity heat. * Pairs deliciously with Raw Vegetables, Seared Tuna, Roast Chicken, Piperade, Deviled Eggs, Dark Chocolate. * The heat of this chilli pepper is mild, so it can be used anywhere you’d like to add a light, gourmet touch. * The Piment d'Espelette was originally brought from Mexico to the Basque region long ago and now it’s an AOC-protected pepper, meaning that it must be grown certain communities in France to be considered a real Espelette Pepper. * Originally used to season meats and ham, it’s essential to authentic Basque cooking, a region where it all but replaced black pepper.