Smoked Red Pepper Category 120 ASTA

The smoked paprika from Spain, known as "Pimentón de la Vera", comes from the La Vera region in Spain. It has a strong, rich flavor and aroma due to the smoking process of the peppers used for its production.

Smoked paprika is widely used in Spanish cuisine to add flavor and color to various dishes such as rice, bean stews, soups, fish, and meat. It is also used in spicy sauces, marinades, cold cuts, and salamis.

This paprika adds a unique element to every dish, enhancing the flavor in most foods. At the same time, it is used to season and color rice, stews, and soups.

Ground paprika should be stored in a cool, dark, and dry place in packaging that protects it from aroma exposure.

The red paprika powder of “ASTA 120” quality has a uniformly ground, slightly mosaic appearance, suitable particle size, and typical aroma and flavor; it is mildly hot and serves as an ideal substitute for salt.

The history of paprika begins in Mexico and was introduced to Europe in the 16th century, where it was cultivated by the Hungarians who developed the process for producing ground paprika.