Isot is a special variety of hot pepper grown in the Southeastern Anatolia region of Turkey. Isot, obtained by drying and grinding peppers using special methods, is red in color and has an intense aroma. The most distinctive feature of isot is that it adds a characteristic flavor to dishes with its sweet, bitter and light ember smell.

Isot spice is generally used in meat dishes, meatballs, stuffed vegetables and tomato paste dishes. It is also preferred to flavor soups, sprinkled on appetizers or salads. The unique taste and smell of isot plays a leading role in many dishes of Turkish cuisine.