Sweet paprika powder red, ASTA 100–150, fine/flaky

Product description

This Biova paprika is a finely ground, bright red paprika powder with a mild, sweet flavour profile and an ASTA colour value of 100–150. Fully ripened pods ensure an even colour without heat, making this spice highly versatile.

Thanks to its fine / flaky particle size, the paprika powder disperses easily in liquids, fats and dry blends. Gentle processing at Biova ensures consistent bulk quality with reliable colouring strength and a well-balanced flavour profile.

In the kitchen, this sweet paprika powder is ideal for seasoning and colouring soups, stews, sauces and pan dishes. It allows you to use paprika effortlessly as a base spice in everyday cooking and in custom spice blends.

Origin

The paprika pods come mainly from China, complemented by material from Spain with sunny locations and suitable soils. Both origins are selected according to clearly defined Biova quality parameters and are regularly checked sensorially.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The paprika plants are grown in open fields and harvested at full ripeness, when colour and sweetness are at their peak. After gentle drying, the pods are milled into a fine, free-flowing powder and packed in bulk.

Special features

The ASTA value of 100–150 stands for good to very good colouring strength that visibly enhances dishes. The fine / flaky grind makes it easy to achieve a homogeneous dosage in spice blends and convenience products, while the sweet style delivers flavour without dominant heat.

Differences in origin and processing

Spanish paprika typically offers a fruity sweetness and an intense red colour, while Chinese material stands out for high availability and consistent quality. Coordinated processing steps at Biova result in a harmonious, uniform end product.

Taste & aroma

The paprika powder has a pleasantly sweet aroma with light fruity notes. On the palate it is mild, rounded and without heat, with a typical sweet paprika nuance and an intense red colour for an appetising appearance.

Applications

• For seasoning and colouring stews, soups and braised dishes
• As a base spice in marinades, rubs and in-house spice blends
• For Mediterranean and Spanish-style dishes such as paella or vegetable pans

Product specification

• Country of origin: China, Spain
• Grind size: Fine / flaky
• Colour: Red
• ASTA colour value: 100–150
• Product type: Food, spice, bulk
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg per unit