About Urfa Biber
Urfa Biber from Urfa Turkey is unique sun-dried pepper. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers good heat. The dark brown-purple color from drying process. Sun-dried by day, wrapped at night creating unique flavor. The raisin-like sweetness with heat is distinctive. Used in Turkish cuisine extensively. The chocolate notes are unusual. Shows traditional Turkish drying methods. More complex than Aleppo or Maras. Essential Turkish specialty.
Flavor profile
Hot heat
In the kitchen
Turkish Urfa pepper, dried
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 85-95 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
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