This pepper, after undergoing the traditional process of drying “with smoke”, established centuries ago in the region of La Vera, is transported to the stone mills. It is here that it will be transformed into the famous red powder, fine, uniform and of an unbeatable quality: the Paprika of La Vera.

Run of the mill paprika has a mild flavor and is best suited as a garnish or color enhancer while Spanish smoked paprika brings a burst of rich, smoky flavor to any dish - meats, eggs, rice, stews...even pasta!

Apr 16, 2022 · The next step is to remove the stems and seeds before the peppers are ground in a stone mill. Traditional stone wheels are used so that friction doesn’t create heat that would strip some of that deep paprika flavor.

Each pepper is gently liberated from its stem and seeds prior to being ground in a stone mill. The key ingredient, in addition to the perfect climate and careful smoking, is grinding the pods with stone wheels to ensure that friction does not build that would generate flavor-robbing heat.

Discover authentic Spanish smoked sweet paprika from La Dalia. Premium Pimentón de La Vera D.O.P, oak-smoked for rich flavor. The chef's choice for paella & traditional recipes.

Aug 27, 2020 · The oldest brand of Spanish smoked paprika from La Vera is ‘La Dalia’. Just like the long and interesting history of el pimenton, La Dalia has a heartwarming past that continues to provide amazing spices to this day.

A tour around the Los Hijos de Salvador López factory in Spain's De La Vera region. How paprika is cultivated, smoke-dried, milled and blended.

The turning point for the company came in 1980, with the transformation of the laboratory in the company and the entry into international markets: the name of La Vera Foods becomes, in the world, synonymous with excellence in the field of food processing and preservation.

Feb 16, 2022 · Next, the peppers are sent to a special paprika mill to be ground by electrically operated stone wheels. It’s vital that the milling is done slowly to prevent any friction heat that could damage or ‘cook’ the Pimentón.

La Dalia Pimenton De La Vera (Smoked, Hot Paprika) - 70 gr - Spain. Pimentón de la Vera is a paprika made from luscious red peppers (pimientos) grown in the La Vera microclimate of Spain's Extremadura region. When harvest begins in the fall, entire families get involved.