Our traditional harissa paste is made by grinding rehydrated whole sun-dried chilis with fresh garlic and salt into a paste that is thereby mixed with a family blend of coriander, caraway, and extra virgin olive oil. The sun-drying process concentrates the juicy flavors of the chilis giving our traditional harissa a deep flavor and full-bodied texture that is incomparable to lower quality, industrial versions that use tomato products, fresh peppers, or re-hydrated chili powder as their base.
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The spicy harissa’s base contains a special blend of chilis that creates a slow-burning punch of heat that we believe is just right. If you love spiciness, this one’s for you.
Also known as ‘harissa arbi’ or ‘diari’ in modern Tunisian vernacular, traditional harissa is a staple found on the table and in everyday Tunisian cooking although it is often misrepresented and culturally watered down to a ‘Middle Eastern’ or ‘North African’ sauce in the United States. We challenge this cheap co-opting with a thick, aromatic, garlicky sun-dried chili paste bursting with flavor; just like our ancestors did it.
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Overall rating: 4.835165 / 5 from 273 reviews.
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"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 ❤️"
"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."
"I want to place an order but can’t find the number of jars constituting the $34+ order."
"I'm obsessed with this harissa. It's SO good."
"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."
"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!"
"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!"
"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!"
"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!"
"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."
- 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.
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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.
