Harissa comes from the Arabic word Ihares, which means 'to crush' (just as pesto in Italian comes from pestare, also meaning 'to crush'). Tebourba Harissa is characterized by its grainy consistency and its slightly smoked flavor. Tebourba Harissa is medium strength, to enhance the range of tastes of the pepper. Heir to a long agricultural tradition, Les Moulins Mahjoub company, based in Tebourba, Tunisia, produces a range of delicious natural products. Les Moulins Mahjoub company makes great use of the exceptionally good soil, using growing methods which respect natural and biological balances, use primarily traditional craft and hand processing techniques.