Paprika
  • Paprika

Ground Paprika

paprika

Its taste is rich and very mild, almost sweet!

It adds flavor to goulashes and Central European cuisine, is part of the rouille that accompanies fish soup, and enhances eggs and dishes prepared "escabeche" style.

Choix du poids
€1.60
Tax included
Quantity

  Delivery

Mondial Relay

  Returns

See conditions

  Payments

100% secure

Description
Livré en sachet refermable  

- Sans OGM, sans ionisation, sans nano matériaux -

Uses in Cooking:
Paprika has a very mild, almost sweet, creamy flavor. Its vibrant red color adds visual appeal to dishes, bringing a beautiful warm hue to food.

It is used in Spanish escabeche preparations for mussels and fish, in potatoes, in certain cured meats like sobrasada and chorizo, and in Provence, it flavors rouilles that accompany fish soups. It is also delicious in a simple mayonnaise.

In Hungary, it is the main ingredient in goulash, and in Russia, it flavors borscht.

Paprika is excellent simply sprinkled over fried eggs, adding a lively touch to plates when dusted around the edges.

It is also widely present in Asian, North African, and Spanish cuisines.

Like all "peppers" (as they are from the same family!), paprika has antiseptic properties, making it valued in preserves for its color and flavor. It is also noteworthy for its iron content.

Who am I?
Origin: Spain

Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

Paprika is a variety of pepper from the Solanaceae family, like all peppers, whether sweet or hot.

The spice is made from the ripe fruit of the plant, with the inner seeds removed to further soften the flavor since capsaicin, the spicy (or burning) component in chilis, is concentrated in the seeds. The flesh is then dried and ground into powder. The color of paprika varies depending on the climatic conditions the plant experienced, but the dominant color remains red.

A Bit of History:
The name "paprika" is borrowed from Hungarian.

Originally, all peppers and chilis come from South America. Europeans discovered them during their explorations of these regions. Botanists gave the generic name "Capsicum" to the many and varied chili varieties as they were discovered. Some were used as vegetables (these are what we now call "bell peppers") or as spices, such as hot or sweet peppers and, of course, paprika.

As Europeans settled in America, they encountered an incredible diversity in shape, size, color, and flavor of these fruits. They can be round, long, tiny, or large, with colors ranging from almost white yellow to nearly black red, passing through every green hue. Generally, the smaller they are, the hotter they taste!

In discovering these plants, Europeans also found how easily they could crossbreed, creating infinite shapes and flavors. The seeds, easy to transport, were first acclimated and spread in Asia and Africa, leading many to believe they originated there. Later, the milder varieties arrived in Spain around the 17th century and eventually spread to Hungary, where paprika was even used as a substitute for pepper during times of scarcity or financial hardship.

Product Details
paprika
0

Data sheet

Date de consommation
Elle figure sur chaque produit. Cette date de consommation préférentielle (DDM) est de plus d'un an. Elle indique jusqu'à quel moment le produit sera de qualité optimum. Cependant le dépassement de cette date n'aura pas d'incidence sur votre santé.
Conservation des épices
Elles se conservent au sec, dans des récipients individuels bien clos et à l'abri de la lumière, même électrique.
Dluo
05/2025
Emplacement entrepôt
E14
Allergènes possibles
Ce produit peut contenir des traces de sésame, moutarde, céleri et gluten
You might also like

Reference: EPI2301003

Curcuma moulu ou safran bourbon

Son goût est un peu neutre, légèrement âpre, en revanche sa couleur et ses vertus médicinales sont inouïes! Vous l'associerez aux poissons, aux viandes, au riz, ainsi qu'aux cuisines indiennes, antillaises et d'Afrique du Nord. Existe aussi en racine entière: cliquez!
Price €1.60
In stock

Reference: 508212501

Red Bell Pepper

It’s an excellent substitute for fresh bell pepper and much easier to digest! Incredibly easy to use, it requires no peeling, is always available, and only takes a few minutes to rehydrate!
Price €3.90
In stock
16 other products in the same category:

Reference: poivresichuanE

Red Sichuan Pepper

This pepper (which isn’t really a pepper!) is sweet, slightly lemony, and tingles on the tongue...! Ground, it pairs excellently with fish, poultry, rice, and of course in Chinese cuisine, as it is its country of origin!
Price €7.50
In stock

Reference: cardamomeM

Ground Cardamom

Its fragrance is extraordinary and powerful, somewhere between licorice and eucalyptus, with a more lemony note. It works wonders in flavoring gingerbread, Indian curries, rice, and many other dishes. However, for alcoholic beverages, tea, coffee, and other liquids, it’s better to use whole seeds.
Price €7.50
In stock

Reference: 00022475-0001

Licorice Powder

The taste of licorice wood ground into powder is a beautiful harmony between sweetness and a subtle bitterness. This powder will be delicious in pastries, ice creams, and dessert creams.
Price €3.50
In stock

Reference: 508207101

Timut Pepper

An extraordinary small berry with an incredible grapefruit and lemon aroma. It will enhance your fish, salads, and why not... your sweet dishes!
Price €7.90
More
Out-of-Stock

Reference: 20815801

Garlic Powder

In a fine, talc-like powder, it is convenient, easy to digest, and beautifully aromatic. Ideal for sauces, salads, vegetables, meats, compound butters, and countless culinary preparations.
Price €2.30
In stock

Reference: 00029083-0001

Ground Caraway

This fine powder is full of the fresh, minty flavor of the original seed. It’s easy to use in vegetable dishes and sauerkraut. It’s also commonly included in spice blends for couscous and tagines.
Price €1.50
In stock

Reference: 20822401

Massalé

Il est légèrement pimenté et sa saveur évoque un peu le parfum du carry. Mélange d'épices réunionnais aux saveurs riches et envoûtantes qui sublimera l'agneau, le porc et le cabri, mais aussi extraordinaire dans un riz. 
Price €2.30
In stock

Reference: 30204501

Pink Onion "Flakes"

The taste of dehydrated onion is almost identical to that of raw onion, but it's more digestible and easier to use! It's perfect for all your dishes—already peeled, chopped, instantly ready, and no tears from peeling…!!!
Price €3.30
In stock

Reference: anisvertM

Ground Green Anise

The seeds are ground to create it. Its flavor is distinctly aniseed and very refreshing. It’s essential in gingerbread but also delicious with fish en papillote or in sauce, as well as with vegetables, even though it's less commonly thought of in that way!
Price €2.20
In stock

Reference: 30803202

Cumin moulu

Son parfum riche et puissant l'a rendu célèbre dans le monde entier. Il est indissociable de la cuisine d'Afrique du Nord, des légumes (carottes, pois chiches, fèves), des fromages, et des viandes (mouton).
Price €2.00
In stock

Reference: 00723801

Whole Nutmeg

Its distinctive flavor, both woody and exotic with hints of smoky notes, has become essential to Western cuisine. It is inseparable from gratins, purees, béchamel sauces, quiche lorraine, and even gingerbread.
Price €3.50
In stock