Red Sweet Pepper (Paprika) IAM (or mild spicy) from Spain "Pimentón de la Vera" No. 60 (ASTA 60)

The smoked paprika from Spain, known as "Pimentón de la Vera," comes from the La Vera region in Spain. It has a strong and rich flavor, as well as an intense aroma, due to the smoking of the peppers used in its production. It offers a unique character and intensity to various dishes.

Smoked paprika is widely used in Spanish cuisine to add flavor and color to dishes such as rice, bean stew, soups, fish, meat, and melted cheese. It also has extensive use in spicy sauces, marinades, cold cuts, and salamis. Its intense aroma and rich flavor provide a unique element to every dish.

Paprika enhances the flavor of most foods, and it is used for seasoning and coloring rice, stews, soups, and meat preparations mixed with other spices. It is often sprinkled raw on foods as a garnish, but its flavor is best revealed when cooked with olive oil.

Red paprika is essential in dishes of Hungarian cuisine, such as chicken paprika or goulash. It should be stored in a cool, dark, and dry place in packaging that protects it from odor.

The history of paprika begins in Mexico and was introduced to Europe in the 16th century. In Hungary, during the 16th and 17th centuries, it began to be used as an alternative to pepper, and they invented the process of grinding dried peppers.

• Type of paprika: Red sweet
• Coloring agent: ASTA 60