Urfa Biber Pepper Powder

Dark. Smoky. Unforgettable.

Urfa Biber — also known as Isot pepper — is a sun-dried Turkish chili from the Şanlıurfa region that delivers a flavor unlike anything else in your spice cabinet. Deep burgundy-black in color, it carries a slow-building heat with rich, complex notes of dark chocolate, tobacco, dried fruit, and a subtle brininess that lingers long after the first bite.

Unlike most chili powders, Urfa Biber is cured overnight under wraps after sun-drying, concentrating its oils and intensifying its signature smoky-sweet depth. The result is a powder that's as much a flavor builder as it is a heat source.

How to Use It

• Rub onto lamb, beef, or chicken before grilling
• Stir into hummus, labneh, or yogurt dips
• Finish roasted vegetables, eggs, or flatbreads
• Add to chocolate desserts or dark sauces for unexpected depth
• Blend into marinades, vinaigrettes, or compound butters

Heat Level: Mild–Medium (1,000–2,500 SHU)
Origin: Şanlıurfa, Turkey
Flavor Profile: Smoky · Chocolatey · Earthy · Slightly Salty · Mild Heat