Sweet Paprika Powder – Zencefil Organik Sweet Red Pepper, 100–500g

Sweet paprika powder is a finely ground spice made from dried sweet red peppers (Capsicum annuum). This is the mild, sweet style of paprika — ground mostly from the flesh of the pepper with most of the seeds removed — so it brings a deep red colour and a gentle, slightly fruity pepper flavour without the heat of chili or hot paprika. It is a culinary spice, not a chili: expect rich colour and mild, rounded sweetness rather than a sharp burn.

The vivid red comes naturally from the carotenoid pigments capsanthin and capsorubin in ripe red peppers, which is why a small spoonful can lift the colour of a whole dish. The powder is finely milled and free of additives — just ground sweet red pepper.

Sweet paprika is one of the most versatile spices in the kitchen and is used across Turkish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and European cooking. Stir it into soups and stews for colour and depth, work it into marinades and dry rubs for chicken, beef and lamb, or dust it over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, rice, eggs, hummus and baba ganoush as a finishing spice. It is a building block of many Turkish dishes and spice blends, and a key note in the Middle Eastern baharat mix.

Available in 100 g, 250 g and 500 g sizes. Like all paprika, colour and aroma are best kept by storing the powder in an airtight container away from heat, moisture and direct light.