Hungarian Sweet Paprika, Capsicum annuum, is a mild pepper that measures 250 - 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). It is a member of the world's most prominent and domesticated family of chile peppers. It is also known as sweet paprika, Hungarian paprika, or sweet Hungarian paprika.

Hungarian paprika takes seven months to grow from seed planting to harvesting, and cooler weather is a factor during a portion of those seven months. The cool climate allows the peppers to retain their sugar content, so they stay sweeter and never change color from the brilliant red that signals their maturity. 

Paprika, the fourth most consumed spice in the world, is the preeminent spice used in Hungarian cooking and is kept on the table near the salt and pepper in Turkey and Hungary. 

Hungarian Sweet Paprika is sought after by: 

• Eastern European, Mexican, deli, chicken, diner, and American restaurants; 
• breweries; 
• seasoning companies; 
• independent spice shops; 
• olive oil shops; and 
• manufacturers of deli meats, jams, meal mixes, salsa, and sauces

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Flavor Profile

Hungarian Sweet Paprika is very earthy, mellow, and sweet. It’s got gentle depth and mild touches of pepper and raisin.

Heat Level

Hungarian Sweet Paprika is not hot, registering at 250 - 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). 

How To Use

Hungarian Sweet 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. Drizzle paprika oil on top of a cheese wedge as an appetizer, sprinkle over omelets or mix into sour cream for a classic Hungarian condiment.

Add Hungarian Sweet Paprika to sausage, DIY grill rubs and seasoning blends for meats and fish, meatloaf, vegetables, rice, sauces, soups, stews, salad dressings, garnishes, and eggs.

Hungarian Sweet Paprika goes well with onions, chiles, black beans, corn, chicken, pork, garlic, black pepper, turmeric, and saffron. 

When using Hungarian Sweet Paprika in sauces, it's important to remember that it has a high sugar content, so it burns quickly and can leave a bitter taste. Add when liquid ingredients are present, and add later in the cooking process, so it doesn't have an extended cook time over high heat.