

In part one of this blog series we will give you a small overview; read all about what capsaicin is, where to find it and why it exists.
Overall, chili peppers can be a flavorful addition to a healthy diet, and their potential health benefits make them a valuable ingredient in many cuisines around the world.
Use La Vera Smoked Sweet Paprika to make tapas like patatas bravas—roasted potatoes with a seasoned aioli—or artichokes simmered in garlic sauce. It’s wonderful in Spanish style stews, on roasted chicken or fish, and in a classic Spanish romesco sauce, blended from tomatoes and bell peppers and thickened with bread and almonds.
In rare cases, allergic reactions to paprika and bell peppers can occur, causing symptoms such as hives, itching, swelling, and difficulty breathing. Individuals who experience these symptoms after consuming paprika or bell peppers should seek medical attention immediately.
Paprika is a spice made from dried red peppers that are ground into a powder. Depending on what type of paprika it is, it'll be made from a different variety of red pepper. It has a sweet, pungent, earthy, and somewhat fruity flavor, and varying levels of heat, ranging from the most common very-mild type to the less popular pretty-hot. Good paprika should have a pronounced aroma that you'll notice when you take a whiff from the jar, and it needs to be thrown out after six months as it will lose its potency over time.
What is capsaicin exactly?
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Apart from Indian dishes, red chili powder is used in other south Asian and some far eastern Asian cuisines as well.


Not recommended: Ketchup alone
COMMON RED PEPPER VARIETIES
The ingredients for chili paste sauce are grouped into 3 categories:
