Bulk Paprika (Spain) Powder

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Paprika (Spain) Powder

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Spanish paprika, or pimentón, is milder and sweeter than Hungarian varieties, sometimes owing its distinctive flavor to being dried via the smoke of oak timber.

In addition to use as a spice to season stews, soups, rice, eggs, sausage and other meats, Spanish paprika is sometimes mixed with a small amount of olive oil and served as a condiment.

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a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound5
originSpain
active compoundscapsaicin, carotenoids, vitamins, trace minerals
plant part usedfruit
processingpowder
why buy powdered spanish paprika?Lends deep smoky flavor to foods.

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tipsStore in an airtight container away from direct light, heat and moisture.
appearance & aromaMuted red in color, releases full aroma in cooking.
how hot is this pepper?500 HU
In the Scoville Heat Unit Scale M means thousands, and the HU is short for Heat Units, which measure the amount of capsaicin the pepper contains.

c.
uses

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culinarySpanish paprika is used to flavor stews, soups, sauces and seafood and rice dishes, most notably paella.
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d.
flavor profile

powdered spanish paprika

Pungent in flavor and moderately hot.


culinary companions

Goes with eggs, rice, sausage, fish, poultry, and beef.

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f.
what else you should know

powdered spanish paprika

In the La Vera region of Spain, paprika is produced by drying chili peppers over oak fires, which is why Spanish smoked paprika is sometimes referred to as pimentón de La Vera. Variances in flavor occur, however, depending on whether farmers seed the peppers and which varieties of chili peppers are harvested. Generally, there are three grades of Spanish paprika: dulce, which is mild and sweet; agridulce, which is slightly bitter with medium heat; and picante, which is pungent and hot.

In Middle Eastern cuisine, paprika is combined with cumin, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper to make a seasoning blend called baharat, an Arabic word that means “spice.” This seasoning might be served tableside, mixed with oil as a condiment or used to add flavor to soups, stews, lentils and couscous.


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