Urfa Pepper Flakes

Also Known As:  Isot Pepper, Urfa Biber

Origin: Named after the city of Urfa in southeastern Turkey, where the peppers are sun-dried and cured.

Ingredients: Red pepper, salt, edible vegetable oil

Taste and Aroma: A unique combination of smoky, fruity, and earthy flavors with a moderate heat level.

Uses: Sprinkle on kebabs, salads, roasted vegetables, and meat dishes for an authentic Middle Eastern taste.

Substitutes: Aleppo pepper flakes, Maras pepper flakes, or a blend of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.

Fun Fact: Urfa peppers are sun-dried by day and wrapped tightly at night, undergoing a curing process that contributes to their distinctive flavor.

Smokey Urfa Biber : Spices are literally divine gifts, and Eastanbul is thrilled to meet its customers with another meticulously selected exquisite and exotic goodness gathered from marvelous lands in Urfa, right on the top of the ancient Fertile Crescent which is known as the cradle of civilizations: Urfa Biber - ISOT, with a rich, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor with a moderate level of heat and a hint of raisin-like undertones

Iconic Urfa Pepper : Urfa Pepper flakes, also known as Isot, is a distinct Turkish spice that transcends its comparison to Aleppo pepper flakes or red chili flakes. It’s deeply intertwined with the cultural fabric of its origin, infusing the spirit of the city with its rich, blackish-red hue, complex flavor, and unique texture. This spice embodies centuries of history, soulful melodies, and culinary traditions like raw meatballs (çiğ köfte) and a variety of kebabs

Versatile Use : This warm, smoky, earthy, and delightfully complex spice, with subtle notes of chocolate and coffee, can effortlessly enhance a wide range of dishes. Whether you're preparing cheese mixtures, scones, oatmeal, fish fillets, omelets, shakshuka, grilled meats, chicken, vegetables, avocado toast, pilaf, eggs, salads, or rub mixes, this unique black chili pepper flakes from Urfa province in Turkey adds a depth of flavor that elevates each dish

100% Natural and Clean : Our top-notch quality, fresh Turkish pepper is vegan, Non-Adultered, non-GMO, Non-MSG, and free from harmful chemicals and additives

Spice Matters! Our brand embraces responsible manufacturing, material transparency, and workplace diversity and is committed to the utmost customer satisfaction standards. Eastanbul %100 stands behind its authentic spices