Maras Pepper (from Kahramanmaraş, Turkey) is prized Turkish variety. Rating 10,000-30,000 SHU offers moderate heat. These peppers are sun-dried and sold as crushed flakes or whole. The flavor is fruity with moderate warmth. Essential in Turkish cuisine particularly for making pepper paste (biber salçası). Less smoky than Urfa, more straightforward heat. The red color is vibrant. Often used on pizzas in Turkey. Very popular table condiment. The region is protected designation of origin. Important commercial variety in Turkey.

Moderate heat, fruity

Turkish cuisine, pepper flakes