Espelette Chili Pepper
Whole-food spice with EU Protected Designation of Origin status. Contains capsaicin at lower levels than hotter chilies.
What it is
A mild AOP-protected chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) grown in the Espelette region of the French Basque Country.
Mild pungent spice and color, traditionally used in Basque cuisine.
What regulators actually say
"Capsicum (Capsicum frutescens L. and Capsicum annuum L.) — listed as GRAS spice/natural seasoning."
"Commission Regulation (EC) No 1495/2002 entering 'Piment d'Espelette' / 'Piment d'Espelette - Ezpeletako Biperra' as a Protected Designation of Origin."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as a spice (21 CFR 182.10 — Capsicum/paprika).
European Union — EFSA
EU Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) under Regulation 1151/2012.
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