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Blend of Urfa's famous isot pepper and black pepper, spicy and aromatic
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (medium) of Isot black pepper spice (3 g) has 8 calories. That works out to 280 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.6 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (medium) · 3 g
8
KCAL / 3G
Carbs
1.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 68% · Protein 13% · Fat 19%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 8 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.05 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 3 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 4 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 5 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 5 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (large) | 7 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (extra large) | 10 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 10 g | 28 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 280 kcal |
Calculated from 280 calories per 100 g.
Isot black pepper spice is a blend of Urfa’s well-known isot pepper and black pepper. It combines their spicy, aromatic character, so it seasons food differently from using either pepper alone.
Use isot black pepper spice to season grilled meat, chicken, eggs, beans, vegetables, soups, or rice. Stir it into a dish while cooking or sprinkle it over the finished food, starting with a small amount.
Isot black pepper spice tastes spicy and aromatic, combining black pepper’s sharpness with the distinctive character of Urfa isot pepper. Add it gradually so you can control the heat and avoid overpowering the other flavors.
No, isot black pepper spice is a blend of Urfa isot pepper and black pepper, while Urfa pepper is used on its own. The blend adds black pepper’s flavor, so it will not taste exactly like pure isot.
Yes, isot black pepper spice can stand in for black pepper, but it also brings isot’s distinctive flavor and extra heat. Use less if you want the dish to stay closer to the taste of plain black pepper.
Yes, isot black pepper spice works in kebab mixtures and as a seasoning for grilled kebabs. Add it sparingly to the meat mixture because the blend includes both isot and black pepper and can make the result quite spicy.
Add isot black pepper spice during cooking or sprinkle it on just before serving. For a more noticeable aroma, stir it in toward the end rather than frying it over high heat for a long time.
A mix of isot pepper and black pepper is the closest substitute for isot black pepper spice. If isot is unavailable, chili flakes with black pepper can add heat, though they will not reproduce isot’s distinctive Urfa flavor.
Store isot black pepper spice in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place. Keep it away from steam, moisture, and direct heat, and use a dry spoon to help preserve its aroma.
Yes, a large amount of isot black pepper spice may irritate the mouth or stomach, particularly if you are sensitive to spicy foods. Start with a small pinch and reduce it if it causes discomfort.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
33µg · 4% DV
Vitamin C
3.3mg · 4% DV
Vitamin K
2.4µg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.16mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.22mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
5.1mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
36mg · 1% DV
Sodium
1.05mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 8 calories in 1 teaspoon (medium) (3 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Isot black pepper spice combines isot, the dark, distinctive chilli pepper associated with Şanlıurfa in southeastern Turkey, with black pepper. Isot brings a rounded, slightly smoky and fruity aroma, while black pepper adds a sharper bite. In Turkey, the blend can season kebabs, eggs, soups and pulses; elsewhere, try it in roasted vegetables, beans, marinades or a simple dressing when you want warmth without relying on a single chilli. It is concentrated seasoning rather than something eaten by itself, and its fibre and other nutrients matter less in the small amounts usually used. Start with a pinch, taste, and add more as needed; it pairs particularly well with lentils, grilled foods and yoghurt.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.06g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.