{"product_id":"paprika-pimenton-de-la-vera-aigre-doux","title":"Bittersweet Pimentón de la Vera Paprika","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBittersweet Pimentón de la Vera paprika, lightly smoked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cultivation of chilli peppers for paprika was introduced in La Vera (Spain) in the 16th century by the Jerónimos monks of the monastery of Yuste.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1556, Carlos I of Spain decided to retire to the monastery of Yuste to lead a monastic life, and it was there that he spent his last days.\u003cbr\u003eIn La Vera, the paprika benefits from a microclimate protected by the steep peaks of the Sierra de Gredos mountains, beside the gorges and fertile valleys along the Tiétar river.\u003cbr\u003eThe chilli peppers cultivated are of the species «Capsicum annum» and of the subspecies Cerasiforme and Longum, which give rise to three types of paprika: sweet, bittersweet and hot.\u003cbr\u003ePimentón de la Vera paprika is obtained from the grinding of ripe fruits dried over oak and holm oak wood, which generates the heat necessary for the perfect dehydration of the fruits and gives La Vera paprika its three main characteristics: aroma and flavours obtained through the traditional smoke-drying method, and colour stability (a consequence of the high degree of carotene fixation that occurs in the peppers throughout their cultivation in the microclimate of LA VERA and in the drying process).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paprikas we offer here have made the reputation of the finest typical Spanish dishes and foods such as chorizo iberico de bellota, lomo adobado, pulpo a la Gallega and Botillo del Bierzo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur perfect pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e: this powder is used in tomato or pepper-based sauces, and pairs particularly well with veal, pork and poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works very well with vegetables, rice and pasta, which it will colour beautifully, and will add fragrance to your soups or broths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used with fresh cheese, in marinades and salad dressings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LE COMPTOIR DES POIVRES","offers":[{"title":"Box of 50 g (1.76 oz)","offer_id":54132979040589,"sku":"CDPHSL01S","price":5.02,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bag of 500 g (17.64 oz)","offer_id":54132979073357,"sku":"CDPHSL01XL","price":11.85,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bag of 1 kg (35.27 oz)","offer_id":54132979106125,"sku":"CDPHSL01XXL","price":17.06,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/3272-large_default.jpg?v=1781865543","url":"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/products\/bittersweet-pimenton-de-la-vera-paprika","provider":"Nishikidori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}