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Pimentón de la Vera
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Pimentón de la Vera is PDO smoked paprika from La Vera, Extremadura, Spain—peppers smoked over oak then ground into dulce, agridulce, or picante grades with protected origin character. The reference smoked paprika for Spanish cooking. Use in chorizo-style seasonings, pulpo a la gallega dusting, and stews. PDO seal signals authentic Vera processing.
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DriedFlakeFreshPickledPowderRoastedSauceSmoked
Traits
La VeraOakOak SmokePDOPDO SmokedSmokySpanishSweet or Hot
History
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La Vera developed oak-smoked pepper traditions.
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Regional fame of Vera pimentón grew across Spain.
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PDO status protected Pimentón de la Vera.
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Export premiumised Vera smoked paprika worldwide.