RED SWEET PEPPER (OR MILD HOT) PAPRIKA FROM SPAIN "Pimentón de la Vera" No60 (ASTA60) is a popular spice that comes from the La Vera region in Spain. Smoked paprika has a strong, rich flavor and aroma, providing a unique character and intensity to various dishes.

It is widely used in Spanish cuisine to add flavor and color to dishes such as rice, bean stews, soups, fish, and meat. It is also used in spicy sauces, marinades, cold cuts, and salamis. Its intense aroma, combined with its rich flavor, enhances most foods.

Red paprika is suitable for the preparation of meat products and elevates the flavor of dishes from Hungarian cuisine. The powdered paprika should be stored in a cool, dark, and dry place.

TYPE OF PAPRIKA:

• Fine paprika powder: Intense red color, sweet and typical flavor.
• Regular paprika powder: Red or yellowish-red base color with typical aroma and flavor.
• Refined sweet paprika powder: Red color with a slight yellowish-brown tone.
• Rose paprika powder: Faded red color with a mild hot flavor.

Paprika has an interesting history, as peppers are native to Mexico and were introduced to Europe in the 16th century. Hungarians developed the grinding process of dried peppers, making paprika a popular spice.