Which Produce Is Spicy/Charif

Spicy/charif fruits and vegetables include:
  • (Sour) Apples
  • Chives
  • Garlic
  • (Tart) Grapefruits
  • Horseradish
  • Lemons
  • Limes
  • Mustard (fresh or prepared)
  • Onions
  • (Sour) Pineapples
  • Radishes
  • Scallions.
Judge the tartness of food by a sour apple: if the food you are judging is less tart, it is not spicy/charif.
Note Dried chives, onions, and garlic might be spicy/charif, depending on the individual product.