Urfa biber
Dried chili pepper from Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Urfa biber (also known as isot pepper, /ɪˈsoʊt/) is a dried Turkish chili pepper of the type Capsicum annuum cultivated in the Urfa region of Turkey. It is often described as having a smoky, raisin-like taste.[1] Urfa biber is technically a red (chili) pepper, ripening to a dark maroon on the plant. The peppers go through a two-part process, where they are sun-dried during the day and wrapped tightly at night. The night process is called 'sweating', and works to infuse the dried flesh with the remaining moisture of the pepper.[2] The result is an appearance ranging from deep purple to a dark, purplish black. Urfa biber is less spicy than many other chili peppers, but provides a more lasting build of heat.
Urfa biber | |
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Genus | Capsicum |
Species | Capsicum annuum |
Origin | Urfa, Turkey |
Heat | Medium |
Scoville scale | 7,500 SHU |
The pungency of the urfa biber is 7,500 SHU on the Scoville scale.[3]
The Urfa pepper is a protected geographic indication in Turkey, with the official name "Urfa isot pepper" (Urfa isot biberi).[4]: 205