Smoked Sweet Paprika, Capsicum annuum, is a mild chile powder that measures just 100-250 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). It is also referred to as Spanish smoked paprika, sweet smoked paprika, or best-smoked paprika. It has a premium-level 120 ASTA value.

Closely related to its cousin Hungarian Sweet Paprika, this Spanish paprika chile has been dried, smoked over wood fires, de-seeded, and then slowly ground into a powder. Because the seeds have been removed, this ground chile pepper does not have the bitter undertones found when the seeds have been left in and then ground.

Smoke Sweet Paprika has complex flavors and smoky undertones that are extremely desirable in dishes that call for that flavor but don't have much heat. Smoked Paprika is a forgiving spice, so you may need more than you think to get a huge depth of flavor. It's perfect for those times when you're just looking for some subtle smokiness, though!

Flavor Profile

Smoked Sweet Paprika is rich in chile flavor and has complexity and depth thanks to its smoky undertones.

Ingredients: Ground Paprika