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Traditional Harissa Variety Pack

100% WHOLE SUN-DRIED CHILI PASTE

Also known as ‘harissa arbi’ or ‘diari’ in modern Tunisian vernacular, traditional harissa is a staple found on the table and in everyday cookery. It is not a watery sauce but rather a thick, sun-dried chili paste bursting with flavor.

Includes 3 versions of Traditional Harissa:

Mild: all the harissa flavor without the heat

Smoky: a deep level of smokiness complemented by a medium level of heat

Spicy: a delicious, classic Tunisian punch of heat

    The term ‘harissa’ comes from the Arabic word ‘harassa’, which means ‘to pound’ or ‘to crush’. Traditional harissa was originally produced by the descendents of the Andalusian Jews and Muslims persecuted from Christian Spain towards the end of the 16th century who fled to various areas throughout Northern Tunisia; from Tunis to Testour to Grombalia. The custom of preparing and using harissa subsequently evolved from the Tunisian Cape Bon region and spread in all directions from northern Tunisia all the way to Constantine (present day eastern Algeria) and Tripolitania (present day western Libya). The art of making and using traditional harissa is practiced by artisans of the Tunisian diaspora to this day, a testament to its integrality in Tunisian history, culture, and identity.

    Net Weight of each harissa jar: 6 oz

    Water, Sun-Dried Chilis, Fresh Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Wine Vinegar, Coriander, Sea Salt, Caraway

    Nutrition Facts are in the product images

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    WHAT'S INSIDE THIS SET?

    WHY OUR HARISSA?

    IN THE PRESS

    "As I licked the remnants of the peppery condiment off my spoon, I started to worry. If this is homemade harissa, what have I been eating this whole time?"

    “Authentic Tunisian harissa is impossible to find in the U.S. Two Houston brothers aim to change that”

    “Brothers Mansour and Karim Arem created Zwïta harissa to do the Tunisian staple justice in the US.”

    “Jump over to Tunisia with the Arem brothers who make fantastic traditional harissa at Zwïta”

    OUR "NO B.S." AGREEMENT

    Small Batch

    Our traditional harissa is made in small batches and based on the ancestral family recipes we grew up with as little Tunisians. No watered down B.S.

    No B.S. ingredients

    Our traditional harissa is made from 100% whole natural ingredients and absolutely no B.S. ingredients.

    100% satisfaction guaranteed

    Our traditional harissa undergoes careful taste testing prior to being released. If there is anything wrong with your order, we will do everything to make it right. No questions asked. No B.S.

    HARISSA LOVERS HAVE SPOKEN

    Overall rating: 4.835165 / 5 from 273 reviews.

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    Harissa and shakshuka review

    "Zwita is an absolute gem. The quality, attention to detail, and overall experience truly stand out. You can tell there’s passion behind everything they do. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something unique and well-crafted. Harissa spicy my favorite ❤️"

    ahmed b. (5/5)

    So much flavor!!

    "Most prepare harissa is too spicy for our family. The Zwita mild harissa works beautifully for us, not too spicy but tons of flavor with enough zing! to make it interesting."

    Roxanne M. (5/5)

    Lacking info

    "I want to place an order but can’t find the number of jars constituting the $34+ order."

    Gay C. (1/5)

    Delicious!

    "I'm obsessed with this harissa. It's SO good."

    joanne C. (5/5)

    Incredible taste and texture

    "I was pleasantly surprised how thick, spicy and a perfect balance of spices…not your typical overpowered garlic taste… I use it mixed with basmati rice and some hummus."

    Catherine C. (5/5)

    Delicious!

    "Hats off to Mansour & Karim for creating one incredibly delicious product. We weren't certain what to expect but can't stop eating the Harissa! You can taste each and every ingredient in the recipe and the quality is just outstanding. Seriously guys - if you haven't done so already, please enter your Harissa in for the Good Food awards (***goodfoodfdn.***/awards/) . . . your product is nothing short of outstanding as is your story. I don't have any Tunisian roots but I would have loved a Grandmother that cooked like this!"

    Richard G. (5/5)

    We love your product!

    "We tried your harrisa on hummus with a splash of olive oil and it was incredible! I can see endless possibilities for enjoying it! It is far superior to other brands we’ve had!"

    Margo W. (5/5)

    Best quality

    "You cannot easily find these harissas in my area. The quality is highest and the cost quite reasonable. It was delivered promptly. Improved quality of life found in a little jar!"

    Gregory R. (5/5)

    The Only Place I Get Harissa Now

    "I'm Tunisian and when looking for harissa in the US, you usually only find the harsh industrial stuff. This is a reliable source of the real smokey and rich delicious kind! Love it!"

    Lillia K. (5/5)

    Hands-Down the Best Harissa!

    "I love this brand. It’s so flavorful and versatile. I just ordered the smoky and the hot version and I’m looking forward to giving those a try."

    Ingrid S. (5/5)

    Q&A

    FAQs

    - Our Mild Harissa is not spicy at all. It's all the harissa flavor without the heat.

    - Our Smoky Harissa has a medium level of heat. It has a deep level of smokiness that makes it a fan favorite among those that can handle a little heat.

    - Our Spicy Harissa is the classic version. Traditional harissa is typically hot so this one definitely packs a punch of heat. We like to think of it as having a balanced level of heat; it’s not meant to overwhelm your palate but it is definitely there and will linger a bit. If you love spiciness, it will keep you coming back for more.

    All our products are free of all major allergens.

    Yes, all our products are vegan.

    Swipe to the end of our product images to find the full nutrition facts panel.

    Our products do not require refrigeration until they are opened. Please refrigerate after opening.

    All our products have a shelf life of 2 years. The “USE BY” date is located on top of the lid of each jar. We control every step of our small batch manufacturing process so you will always be provided with the freshest product.

    Additionally, our harissa is a thick paste and a little goes a long way since it's packed with flavor.

    We are in several retail locations across the United States. You can find them listed here. We are actively working on growing this list so if you have a store you want us to be in, email us at hello@zwitafoods.com and we'll get working on it.

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