🌶️ What is it?
Kotányi Sweet Ground Paprika 30 g is a dried and finely ground spice made from sweet peppers. Sweet paprika gives dishes a rich red colour, a fruity aroma and a mild flavour, which is well known in Thai, Hungarian and traditional Czech cuisine.
‘Sweet’ in this context does not mean a sugary taste, but refers to a type of pepper that is not as hot as chilli and is suitable for a wide range of dishes.
🍅 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Ingredients:
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Dried sweet paprika (ground).
⚠️ Allergens:
May contain traces of cereals containing gluten, eggs, soya, milk (lactose), celery, mustard or sesame (depending on production conditions).
🍽️ How to use
Sweet paprika is a versatile spice – it perfectly complements and adds colour to the flavour of dishes:
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🍲 Soups and stews – a classic ingredient in Hungarian goulash or chicken with paprika.
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🥘 Sauces and stews – adds colour and a subtle flavour.
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🍗 Meat dishes (chicken, pork) – excellent for roasting and pan-frying.
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🍝 Pasta and risottos – adds visual appeal and flavour.
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🥔 Potato and vegetable side dishes – a delicious, subtle flavouring.
💡 Tip: To release as much flavour as possible, add the paprika to hot fat for a short while, then immediately add the other ingredients and liquid.
📊 Nutritional information (per 100 g)
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Energy: ~1502 kJ / ~359 kcal
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Fat: ~13 g
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Carbohydrates: ~34.9 g
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Protein: ~14.8 g
(The nutritional information applies to 100 g of peppers – in practice, you use them in small quantities, so they have almost no impact on the dish’s total energy value.)
🧊 Storage
➡️ Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light – this helps the peppers retain their flavour and colour best.
🧠 Summary
Kotányi Sweet Ground Paprika 30 g is a mild, sweet paprika in ground form, ideal for traditional Czech and international recipes — from soups and goulash to meat and vegetable dishes. Thanks to its intense colour and aromatic flavour, it’s a handy spice for any home kitchen.
💡 Tip: If you want a subtle colour and flavour without any heat, use sweet paprika; for a spicier option, look for hot or smoked paprika.
