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When it comes to appearance, paprika is usually sold in powdered form, while bell peppers are sold as whole or sliced vegetables. Paprika also comes in different varieties, such as sweet, hot, and smoked, which can affect its flavor profile.

Paprika is often used for seasoning meat and is a common ingredient in rubs, marinades, sauces and stews. So make sure you have some nearby the next time you fire up the barbeque. In the US, you’ll see paprika sprinkled over deviled eggs, eggs benedict and french fries to give a spicy kick, and it’s often scattered on top of creamy soups to add both colour and sweetness. It’s also sprinkled on top of hummus and used as a substitute to flour for thickening sauces. Add paprika in pasta sauce, or any tomato-based dish to add a burst of flavour and gorgeous colour. The next time you cook mac and cheese – try adding smoked paprika – it takes it to a whole different level.

RECIPES WITH PAPRIKA

You have a few options when it comes to spicy ketchup. You can easily make it yourself (see our recipe for smoky chipotle ketchup) or you can buy one of the many options available at most grocery stores. Heinz also carries a chili sauce in its line (affiliate link) that’s really much more like spicy ketchup than a Sriracha.

Try my homemade sriracha sauce recipe, which is different from most Americanized varieties, including the sweeter Huy Fong rooster sauce. Mine is more like the original from Thailand.

High quality smoked paprika is a spice that adds a unique, smoky flavor to a variety of dishes. As a sought-after ingredient in many cuisines around the world, it is essential to find a reliable exporter to ensure the best product for your culinary creations.

What to do then? Which substitute would work best?

Paprika and bell pepper both belong to the Capsicum annuum species, but they have different origins and varieties.

Purity and Quality: The safety of capsicum oleoresin also depends on the purity and quality of the product. It is essential to source capsicum oleoresin from reputable suppliers who adhere to strict quality control measures and ensure that the product is free from contaminants and adulterants.

 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.