# Kirmizi Pepper

Also known as Kırmızı Biber, Pul Kirmizi Biber, Aci Kirmizi Biber, Turkish Red Pepper Flakes, Kirmizi Biber Flakes.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Kirmizi Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Southeastern Turkey, Turkey. Capsi’s sourced range is 35,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is sweet, fruity, smoky, hot. Used for salads, kebabs, kofte, hummus, soups. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 35,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Kirmizi Pepper (Turkish) [HOUSE BRAND ] IN STOCK
  https://www.justontimechefs.com/products/kirmizi-pepper-turkish-house-brand-in-stock

- 35,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Kirmizi Pepper
  https://www.zhicayfoods.com/products/kirmizi-pepper

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Allrecipes guide confirming Kirmizi details including 35,000 SHU and Turkish pepper context](https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-is-urfa-biber/)
- [Just On Time Chefs product page for Kirmizi Pepper Turkish flakes and processing](https://www.justontimechefs.com/products/kirmizi-pepper-turkish-house-brand-in-stock)
- [Chilli Seeds UK detailed product description for Kirmizi Biber including blend, flavor, and uses](https://www.chileseeds.co.uk/shop/kirmizi-biber-2/)
- [An Educated Palate blog comparing Kirmizi to other Turkish peppers and flavor notes](https://aneducatedpalate.wordpress.com/2009/05/22/aleppo-kirmizi-maras-and-urfa-red-pepper/)
- [Rosa's Yummy Yums detailed guide on Kirmizi Biber flavor, processing, and culinary uses](http://rosas-yummy-yums.blogspot.com/2010/04/kirmizi-biber-turkish-chili-flakes.html)

## FAQ
### How hot is Kirmizi Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 35,000 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 Kirmizi Pepper taste like?

Unique sweet-hot profile with fruity undertones and subtle smokiness from olive oil rubbing and roasting process

### How do I grow Kirmizi Pepper?

Kirmizi Pepper: about 85 days to maturity, Warm dry Mediterranean or continental climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Kirmizi Pepper?

Aleppo pepper, Maras pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/kirmizi-pepper
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data