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Urfa Biber

Dark smoky Turkish chilli flake with a raisin note.

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About Urfa Biber

Urfa Biber is a dark Turkish chilli flake used as a seasoning for eggs, grilled meats, vegetables, beans, soups, and sauces. It is generally added at the table or during cooking when a deep chilli character is wanted. Products may differ in whether they are simply dried flakes or include salt, oil, or other seasonings.

Its characteristic profile is smoky, fruity, and slightly raisin-like, with a lingering warmth. Heat varies among products and is often moderate rather than sharply aggressive, but the intensity depends on the chillies and processing. The flakes can also contribute a subtle savoury depth.

The seasoning consists of dark red to purple-brown flakes or coarse fragments, sometimes with a slightly oily, pliable feel. Dry flakes remain granular; mixing them with oil or moisture softens and disperses them. They can be sprinkled over food, stirred into marinades, or bloomed briefly in warm fat.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Urfa Biber

English

Urfa pepper

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Urfa Biber nutrition & diet

Urfa Biber nutritional value

Reference: Hot pepper

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
303kcal
Protein
19.9g
Carbs
47.6g
Fat
17.2g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Use the actual Urfa Biber flake or ground seasoning portion, since particle size and packing affect how much is added. It is commonly dispersed through marinades, sauces, grains, vegetables, or finished dishes. Check the package for oil, salt, or blended spices when the product is not a single-ingredient seasoning.

Compare the right form: Match references to Turkish Urfa Biber in the same flake or ground form, and establish whether the package contains only chilli or a blend.

Diet considerations

Urfa Biber is a plant-derived chilli seasoning when the product is pure pepper. Compatibility changes if it contains salt, oil, sumac, other spices, or processing additives, and recipes may combine it with dairy, meat, or cereal-based foods. The small seasoning portion usually functions as part of the larger dish.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Taiwan FDA Nutrition Information Database — E7510101 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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