Aleppo Chilli Pepper Flakes

Name: Aleppo Chilli Pepper Flakes
Brand: TERRE EXOTIQUE
SKU: ALEPCHP
Price: 6.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

£6.50

Net: 45g Scoville Scale 6/10 (Fiery) Turkey

Aleppo chilli pepper flakes from Turkey — a burgundy-coloured, medium-heat chilli named after the Syrian city of Aleppo. Sweet, aromatic, and gently warm, with an oily richness that sets it apart from sharper dried chilli flakes.

£6.50

Aleppo pepper is one of the most widely used chillies in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, named after the ancient Syrian city that was historically the centre of its trade. The peppers themselves are now predominantly grown in south-eastern Turkey, where they are sun-dried, de-seeded, and crushed into coarse, oily flakes with a deep burgundy colour. The flavour is distinctly different from conventional chilli flakes — where standard crushed chilli tends to be one-dimensional and sharp, Aleppo brings a gentle, building warmth alongside a sweet, almost fruity aroma with a subtle tang. The moderate heat level makes it one of the most versatile dried chillies available.

Aleppo pepper's oily texture and rounded flavour make it as much a finishing seasoning as a cooking ingredient. It is excellent sprinkled over roasted meat, grilled vegetables, poached or fried eggs, hummus, and flatbreads. Stirred into melted butter or warm olive oil, it creates an instant flavoured drizzle for soups, stews, pasta, and grain dishes. It also sits comfortably alongside other Middle Eastern spices — sumac, za'atar, cumin — and is a standard component of many spice blends across Turkey, Syria, and the wider Levant.

Producer: Terre Exotique, a French spice house founded in 1998 after its founder discovered Penja pepper on a plantation in Cameroon. The company sources directly from growers worldwide and processes at its facility in France, maintaining close relationships with producers to ensure traceability and quality across its range.

Storage: Ambient. Store in a dry place at room temperature.

Net: 45g

Aleppo pepper flakes are fiery and should be used with respect — start with a small pinch and build to taste. The heat accumulates and lingers, so what feels mild at first can develop into a serious burn.

As a finishing spice, scatter over eggs, roasted vegetables, grilled meat, hummus, yoghurt, or flatbreads. The oily flakes cling well to food and their burgundy colour adds an immediate visual lift. Use sparingly until you know your tolerance.

For a flavoured oil or butter, warm olive oil or melt butter in a small pan and stir in a teaspoon of Aleppo flakes. Drizzle over soups, stews, pasta, grains, or fried eggs.

In cooking, add to marinades, dressings, and sauces where you want a building heat with depth. Aleppo works particularly well in slow-roasted lamb, tomato-based sauces, and bean or lentil dishes. Add early for deeper, more integrated heat; add late for a sharper, more immediate kick.

For a simple Aleppo vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, a pinch of Aleppo flakes, and a little honey. Excellent over grain salads, roasted beetroot, or grilled halloumi.

Handle with care at this heat level — avoid touching your eyes after handling.

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Description

Aleppo pepper is one of the most widely used chillies in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, named after the ancient Syrian city that was historically the centre of its trade. The peppers themselves are now predominantly grown in south-eastern Turkey, where they are sun-dried, de-seeded, and crushed into coarse, oily flakes with a deep burgundy colour. The flavour is distinctly different from conventional chilli flakes — where standard crushed chilli tends to be one-dimensional and sharp, Aleppo brings a gentle, building warmth alongside a sweet, almost fruity aroma with a subtle tang. The moderate heat level makes it one of the most versatile dried chillies available.

Aleppo pepper's oily texture and rounded flavour make it as much a finishing seasoning as a cooking ingredient. It is excellent sprinkled over roasted meat, grilled vegetables, poached or fried eggs, hummus, and flatbreads. Stirred into melted butter or warm olive oil, it creates an instant flavoured drizzle for soups, stews, pasta, and grain dishes. It also sits comfortably alongside other Middle Eastern spices — sumac, za'atar, cumin — and is a standard component of many spice blends across Turkey, Syria, and the wider Levant.