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Piment d'Espelette

Piment d'Espelettes are dehydrated fruits of Capsicum species used widely in Mexican, Indian, Thai, Spanish and many other cuisines for heat, color and concentrated flavor. They appear as whole dried pods, flakes or powders and are prized for long shelf life and intense aroma. Nutritionally, Piment d'Espelettes are unusually rich in fiber, providing 34.6g of fiber per 100 g, and also deliver meaningful amounts of plant protein and healthy unsaturated fats. They are a good source of provitamin A, vitamin B6 and minerals such as manganese. Beyond basic nutrients, dried chilies contain capsaicinoids and carotenoid pigments that act as antioxidants and contribute anti-inflammatory and color benefits in dishes.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~3.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

S+

Optimal

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Dried Chili Peppers.

Calories

318 kcal

16% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

12 g

24% RDI

Fat

14 g

2.5g sat fat

Carbs

50 g

18% RDI

Sugar

7.9 g

16% RDI

Fiber

35 g

100% RDI

Salt

0.1 g

1% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

S+ · 10.0 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Piment d'Espelette healthy?

Yes, Piment d'Espelette is exceptionally healthy, earning an S Health Grade. It is a good source of dietary fiber (34.6g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Piment d'Espelette?

Piment d'Espelette is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Piment d'Espelette gluten free?

Yes, Piment d'Espelette is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Piment d'Espelette?

100g of Piment d'Espelette contains 318 kcal, 12.2g protein, 50.1g carbohydrates, 14g fat, and 34.6g fiber.

Q.04Is Piment d'Espelette vegan?

Yes, Piment d'Espelette is vegan.

Q.06Is Piment d'Espelette lactose free?

Yes, Piment d'Espelette is lactose free.

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