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Espelette Pepper

Protected by a PDO, this Basque pepper is a marvel of balance. Its capsaicin level (the pungency molecule) is moderate, reaching about 4,000 on the Scoville scale. Its gastronomic interest lies in its long oven drying, which develops intense notes of candied tomato, hay, and toasted bread. To preserve its chromatic and gustatory integrity, the golden rule is never to cook it violently: it is added as a finishing touch (sprinkling) or infused over very low heat in a Basque sauce.