# Aleppo

Also known as Aleppo Pepper, Halaby Pepper, Pul Biber, Aleppo Chile.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Aleppo is a Capsicum annuum landrace from Aleppo, Syria. Capsi’s sourced range is 2,500–10,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, smoky, tangy, sweet, berry-like. Used for kebabs, salads, mezze, yogurt dips, soups. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/2.5 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 2,500–5,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Bulk Aleppo Pepper product page
  https://spicesinc.com/aleppo-pepper

- 6,500–9,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Spices Inc.
  https://spicesinc.com/sites/default/files/2026-04/PS_100450.pdf

- 10,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Aleppo Pepper Seeds product listing
  https://www.tyler-farms.com/aleppo-pepper-seeds/

- 10,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Pepper, Aleppo (Capsicum annuum), packet of 20 seeds, organic
  https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com/product/pepper-aleppo-capsicum-annuum-packet-of-20-seeds-organic/

## Heritage

Landrace

Aleppo is a traditional landrace.

Slow Food records Aleppo as a local garden variety from northern Syria; Baker Creek and a GCSAR journal trial treat the same C. annuum type as a long-kept Syrian genotype. No source names parents or a planned cross.

## Page sources

- [Detailed guide on heat, flavor, origin, and uses](https://pepperscale.com/aleppo-pepper/)
- [Botanical classification, history, and characteristics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleppo_pepper)
- [Fresh pod appearance, SHU range, nutrition notes](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Aleppo_Chile_Peppers_12785.php)
- [Seed catalog with growing instructions and description](https://www.rareseeds.com/hot-pepper-seeds-aleppo)
- [Culinary uses, history, buying and flavor details](https://www.seriouseats.com/what-is-aleppo-pepper-6828921)
- [Origin history and preservation context](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/how-syrias-famous-aleppo-pepper-might-be-saved)

## FAQ
### How hot is Aleppo?

Capsi’s sourced range is 2,500–10,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Aleppo taste like?

Fruity and slightly sweet with tangy, berry-like notes and a gentle smoky finish. The heat is bright and clean rather than sharp, making it extremely versatile as a finishing spice.

### How do I grow Aleppo?

Aleppo: about 80 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Aleppo?

urfa biber (smokier), paprika (milder), Marash pepper (similar)

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/aleppo
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data