What does Espelette mean?

What does Espelette mean?

Word definitions in dictionaries Wikipedia. Espelette (, ) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.. It lies in the traditional Basque province of Labourd.

What is Espelette Spice?

The Espelette pepper ( French: Piment d’Espelette French pronunciation: ​ [pi.mɑ̃ dɛs.pə.lɛt] ; Basque: Ezpeletako biperra) is a variety of Capsicum annuum that is cultivated in the French commune of Espelette, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, traditionally the northern territory of the Basque people.

What is Espelette pepper?

The Espelette pepper, also known as Piment d’Espelette, is a chili pepper cultivated in the French commune of Espelette, Pyrénées-Atlantiques. It is mildly hot, measuring up to 4,000 Scoville Heat Units.