Sweet paprika
Category
Condiments, spices and additives
Seasonal period:
All year
Sweet paprika is a red powdered spice with a characteristic taste obtained from the drying and grinding of different types of red pepper.
It’s a must for some typical Spanish dishes such as “patatas a la riojana”, “pulpo a la gallega”, “patatas bravas”, chorizo and many dishes from the Extremadura cuisine. Its use as part of one of its “Mojos” is essential in the Canary Islands nutrition and gastronomy.
Other cuisines such as the Hungarian also use paprika a lot.
There are three main types:
- Sweet paprika: as its name says, it has its characteristic taste but it’s not spicy.
- Spicy paprika: It’s a little bit spicy.
- Bittersweet paprika: It’s obtained from a specific type of pepper: the jariza peppers, grown in Jaraíz de la vera (Cáceres), although we can get a somewhat similar result by mixing sweet and spicy paprika. The name of a Maghreb spicy sauce made from smoked paprika, Harissa, could have the same geographic etymology.
Nutritional information (100.0 g)
Energy
316.0
kcal
Carbohydrates
34.9
g
Proteins
14.8
g
Lipids
13.0
g
Fiber
0.0
g
Saturates
1.9
g
Monounsaturated fatty acids
1.4
g
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
7.1
g
Cholesterol
0.0
mg
Calcium
180.0
mg
Iron
23.6
mg
Zinc
4.1
mg
Vitamin A
6042.0
ug
Vitamin C
0.0
g
Folic acid
0.0
ug
Salt (Sodium)
34.0
mg
Sugars
34.9
g
The data is merely a guide and should not be used for medical purposes. Those responsible for the web disclaims any responsibility.
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