Spices, Paprika
Paprika is an antioxidant-rich spice which comes from a mild red pepper - Capsicum annum.
The peppers used in paprika are grown in Hungary, Spain, South America, and California. Paprika is the main flavor in Hungarian cooking, including dishes such as Goulash and Chicken Paprikash.
Paprika is brilliant red and ranges from sweet and mild to hot. American Paprika is the most bland, while Hungarian Paprika has the greatest range of flavor.
In addition to it's high antioxidant score, paprika is an excellent source of beta carotene and also contains two unique, disease-fighting phytonutrients - capsanthin and beta cryptoxanthin.
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=17,919
The Benefits
- Special diets: Candida Diet, Diabetic, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Thyroid Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: VitaminA
- Good Source of:
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Citrus, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
Related Foods
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Selecting and Storing
Store in a cool, dark place for no more than 6 months.
