Urfa Biber is a Turkish pepper known for its dark, reddish-burgundy color, a complex flavor profile of salty, smoky, sweet, and slightly sour notes, and a low, mild heat similar to a jalapeño but with hints of chocolate and tobacco. Also called Isot pepper, it's sun-dried and traditionally wrapped at night, creating an oily, moist texture. This versatile spice is used in both savory dishes like kebabs and salads and sweet applications such as chocolate desserts.
Flavor & Aroma
Taste:
A complex combination of smoky, sweet, and salty flavors, often described as having notes of chocolate, raisins, and tobacco.
Heat:
Offers a mild, low heat, with a pleasantly warm rather than fiery sensation.
Texture:
The flakes are moist and clumpy due to the pepper's oiliness and are often sold pre-ground.
Appearance
Color: A distinctive dark, almost blackish-red or deep burgundy hue, a result of its sun-drying and curing process.
Form: Sold as irregular flakes.
Origin & Production
Origin: Named after the city of Urfa in southeastern Turkey.
Process: The peppers are sun-dried by day and wrapped tightly at night, undergoing a "sweating" or curing process that develops its unique flavor and color.
These seeds were grown in isolation to help preserve genetics