Workers dry red peppers under sun to make signature Turkish spice
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Drone photos captured palettes of fiery redness in Gaziantep, Turkey on Thursday, as workers spread baskets of red peppers on the ground to dry under hot temperatures. /VCG Photo
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After the sun-drying process, the red peppers go through a machine that turns it into isot chili flakes, giving it a color ranging from deep purple to a dark, purplish black. /VCG Photo
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Isot pepper is less spicy than many other chili peppers, but known for its tangy flavor and lasting heat. It is an important condiment in Turkish cuisine. /VCG Photo
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Besides chili peppers, local workers also mash tomatoes to create sun-dried tomato paste. /VCG Photo