Crusco Pepper Powder – Zafaran Pisat'

THE STORY

The extra-fine ground spice is obtained by stone-grinding dried peppers, previously oven-treated to remove any residual moisture. This artisanal process guarantees an extremely high-quality pepper powder, ready to enrich every dish with its unique intense flavor.

DELICIOUS USES

Versatile and delicious in every season, this spice is ideal for enhancing your culinary creations, adding a touch of authenticity and Lucanian tradition. Perfect for seasoning first and second courses, soups, risottos, and much more, crusco pepper powder adapts perfectly to a wide range of preparations.

Experiment with its uniqueness even in the preparation of surprising desserts, such as crusco pepper gelato, for an innovative and refined gastronomic experience. Let yourself be inspired by its versatility and bring a touch of Italian excellence to your kitchen.

TENUTA PADÌ: We Cultivate with Love

A LUCANIAN RED LOVE ❤

Tenuta Padì, guardian of Lucania's red gold, celebrates in all its various forms the IGP excellence of Senise: its majesty, the Crusco Pepper.

THE KING OF OUR KITCHEN 👑🌶

Sweetness, crunchiness, a deep purple-red color, and very thin flesh. These are the characteristics that make the crusco pepper unique, known in the Lucanian dialect as “Zafaran crusk”.

QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE 🌟

We are directly involved in every single stage of the process, from cultivation to processing.

Tenuta Padì selects only the best seeds from plants grown in the IGP area.

The transplanting of the seedlings and the harvesting of the peppers are done by hand.

Drying takes place naturally in a greenhouse without the aid of mechanical means.

YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE AT THE FIRST CRUNCH 😍

Only the best peppers, cleaned of every seed, are selected to be immersed in 100% Organic, Lucanian, extra virgin olive oil of our own production. 
Only love, care, and superior-quality ingredients, without compromise.