# Maras Pepper

Also known as Marash Pepper, Maras Biberi, Maraş Pepper, Maras Chile Flakes, Pul Biber (Maras variant).
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Maras Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey. Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000–8,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, earthy, smoky, sweet, acidic. Used for seasoning grilled meats and kebabs, mixed with olive oil, lemon, and salt, vegetable dishes and salads, dips and stews, lahmacun and Turkish flatbreads. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/5.6 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 1,000–2,500 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Marash Maras | Chili Pepper Products - Magic Plant Farms
  https://magicplantfarms.com/pepper-varieties/marash-maras/

- 3,000–5,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Marash Pepper - Little Istanbul Gifts
  https://littleistanbulgifts.com/marash-pepper/

- 4,000–8,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Crushed Maras Silk Chili Peppers – Kubat Spices
  https://www.kubatspices.com/products/crushed-maras-silk-chili-peppers/

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Magic Plant Farms Marash Maras Pepper variety page](https://magicplantfarms.com/pepper-varieties/marash-maras/)
- [The Spice Hut Marash Pepper product description](https://thespicehut.com/products/marash-pepper-2-oz)
- [CooksInfo Marash Peppers entry](https://www.cooksinfo.com/marash-peppers)
- [KÜRE Encyclopedia Maraş Pepper article (GI, appearance, cultivation)](https://kureansiklopedi.com/en/detay/maras-pepper-65469)
- [USDA FoodData Central — Peppers, hot chili, red, raw nutrition proxy](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/nutrients)

## FAQ
### How hot is Maras Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000–8,000 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 Maras Pepper taste like?

Complex profile with fruity acidity, musty earth undertones, subtle sweetness, warm roasted tomato notes, and faint heat.

### How do I grow Maras Pepper?

Maras Pepper: about 80 days to maturity, Mediterranean/subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 7-11.

### What can I substitute for Maras Pepper?

Aleppo pepper, Urfa biber, Kirmizi pepper

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