Aleppo pepper
- For other meanings, see Aleppo (disambiguation).
The Aleppo pepper is a variety of Capsicum annuum named after the town Aleppo in northern Syria. Most Aleppo peppers are grown in Syria.
It has a moderate heat level with some fruitiness and mild, cumin-like undertones.
Aleppo pepper may also refer to a dried, granulated spice made from Aleppo peppers that is also produced in Syria. It is similar to paprika, but coarser, and is only moderately spicy.
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