Organic California Paprika is a very mild chile powder, with a maximum Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) measurement of 500 and a premium ASTA value of 120. It is made from various cultivars of Capsicum annuum chiles that meet the correct heat and color requirements. Also known as organic paprika, paprika organic, bulk paprika, or organic paprika powder, paprika chiles are relished for their vibrant color and mildly pungent, peppery yet sweet flavor. Organic California Paprika is also known as organic paprika, paprika organic, bulk paprika, or organic paprika powder.

Paprika varieties are distinguished by their high levels of red pigments called capsanthin and capsorubin that are in the walls or pericarp of the fruit. Sweet paprika is made primarily of pericarp; the innards, seeds, and stems are discarded.

Organic California Paprika is popular with:

• jerky, salt, and sauce manufacturers;
• food trucks;
• taco, Middle Eastern, and pizza restaurants;
• independent spice shops; and
• seasoning companies

For a full list of our paprika products, check out our paprika page.

Heat Level

Organic California Paprika is mild, measuring no more than 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).

Flavor Profile

Organic California Paprika has very little heat and is earthy and sweet with a fresh, almost green flavor.

How To Use

Organic California Paprika is an all purpose chile powder that and be incorporated into just about every savory dish. Its mild heat and low-key earthiness make it a terrific base to build upon, whether you're making sausages, rubs for meat or vegetables, creating a savory sauce, or blending a paprika-infused olive oil garnish. 

Use Organic California Paprika in Portuguese, Spanish, Indian, and Turkish recipes for color and depth. It is lovely in casseroles, soups, and stews, with cheeses, chicken, duck, egg-based dishes, hors d'ouvres, marinades, rice, salads, smoked foods, vegetables, and cottage cheese. 

Paprika’s mild nature means it pairs well with just about anything but it goes particularly nicely with garlic, onion, tomato, mustard seed, caraway, allspice, turmeric, coriander, rose petal, cumin, chocolate, black pepper, oregano, and fennel.