Origin of the Piquillo of Lodosa
In the southwest of Navarre, is grown Piquillo peppers from Navarra, ecotype of Piquillo and indigenous variety of Navarra, in the geographical term that bears his name, Lodosa and in the neighboring towns (Andosilla, Azagra, Cárcar, Lerín, Mendavia, San Adrián and Sartaguda), reaches its maximum eating quality.
The pepper certified by the PDO Piquillo peppers from Navarra, covers the whole fruit preserves classes Extra and First of the variety "piquillo", cultivated and processed exclusively in the eight districts covered by the regulation.
Recognized by its red color, small size (8-10 cm. Long), flat-triangular form with a characteristic slightly curved tip. The average fruit weight is 35-50 grams. and their meat is thin and compact.
Planting is done in late May and harvesting is done manually between September and November.
Once at the factory, the fruit is washed to remove impurities coming from the field and the process continues with direct flame roasting, to pass the heartless, peeling and removing seeds.
This phase is characterized by the thoroughness with which should be as clean one by one without immersing fruits in water or chemical solutions.
Its great quality and very special flavor distinguishes it from other peppers and enjoys international recognition feature in the European Register of protected designations of origin for agricultural products. Considered the red gold of Navarre, in recent years has become one of the canned food industry summit.
