{"id":323531,"date":"2025-10-17T11:09:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T09:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/ingredienten\/allspice-despelette\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T16:54:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T15:54:31","slug":"piment-despelette-en","status":"publish","type":"ingredients_pt","link":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/en\/ingredients\/piment-despelette-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Piment d\u2019espelette"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health benefits of Piment d&#8217;Espelette<\/h2>\n\n<p>Piment d&#8217;Espelette is a premium, mild-spicy chili pepper from the Basque region of France, with its own Appellation d&#8217;Origine Prot\u00e9g\u00e9e (AOP). It is a dried and ground powder of the <em>Capsicum annuum<\/em> &#8216;Gorria&#8217; variety. It is known for its fruity and slightly smoky aroma, with a mild heat (usually a 4 on the Scoville scale), enhancing the flavors in a dish without being overpowering.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What substances are in this<\/h2>\n\n<p>Although used in small amounts, Piment d&#8217;Espelette is a concentrated source of:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Antioxidants: Rich in carotenoids (which give the red color and are converted into vitamin A) and the powerful compound lycopene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vitamins: Contains remarkably high levels of vitamin C and is a good source of vitamin K and B vitamins (such as B6).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bioactive compound: Contains capsaicin, the compound responsible for its mild heat and most health benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minerals: Provides essential minerals such as iron and magnesium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this mean for my health?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The substances in Piment d&#8217;Espelette contribute to health in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resistance and Cell Protection: High levels of vitamin C and powerful antioxidants, such as lycopene, support the immune system and help protect cells from oxidative stress and aging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digestion: Capsaicin stimulates the salivary glands and the production of gastric juices, promoting digestion. It also has mild antiseptic (bactericidal) properties in the intestines. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circulation and Blood: The presence of vitamin K is crucial for normal blood clotting. In addition, capsaicin may have a beneficial effect on blood circulation. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metabolism: The mild heat of capsaicin can help boost metabolism and promote feeling satiated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we use Piment d&#8217;Espelette?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Piment d&#8217;Espelette is the perfect, refined spice to infuse dishes with aromatic heat and color, while also being a source of vitamin C and antioxidants. It is a healthier alternative to pure pepper and salt, and adds a unique, sunny flavor dimension. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":323532,"template":"","class_list":["post-323531","ingredients_pt","type-ingredients_pt","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ingredients_pt\/323531","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ingredients_pt"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ingredients_pt"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/323532"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sap.je\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=323531"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}