Piment de Bresse botanical illustration

Piment de Bresse

Capsicum annuum

A French regional pepper type added for European chile and culinary research.

Mild 0–1,000 SHU
Flavor
Sweet pepper, dried red fruit.
Origin
France
Best uses
Fresh / dried
Days to maturity
70-95

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Hits immediately, climbs to a low peak, and fades quickly, felt across the mouth. Clear, direct

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