The third important feature of paprika
s that the many varieties available make it possible to bring out the best flavour, aroma and colour of a dish by using the most appropriate paprika for that particular dish. Paprika caters to all tastes in its variety-from the mild to the very hot. The different types of paprika Special quality (KÖLÜNLEGES) Of all the varieties of Hungarian paprika, this is the richest in colour. It is fiery red and has an excellent flavour and aroma. It is also one of the mildest types. Delicate (CSÍPMENTES CSEMEGE) This is a paprika spice made from carefully selected pods of the highest quality. Its colour ranges from a light to a darker shade of crimson, depending on the vintage. It has a very fine taste and aroma and is completely free of any spiciness. It imparts a wonderful colour and flavour to food. Exquisite delicate (CSEMEGEPAPRIKA) This has the same qualities as the sweet variety except that it has a pleasant, mild, spicy flavour. Pungent exquisite delicate (CSÍPŐS CSEMEGE, PIKANT) This has the same high quality characteristics as exquisite delicate paprika, but is decisively hotter. It contains at least 25 mg of capsaicin, and is one of the most popular of the hot paprikas. Noble sweet (ÉDESNEMES) This type of Hungarian paprika is the best known throughout the world. It is made from pods of extremely high quality and has a mild spicy flavour. The oil content of the paprika seed milled with it brings out the bright red colour. Its taste and aroma are unbeatable. Semi -Sweet (FÉLÉDES) This is somewhat hotter than the varieties mentioned above, so a smaller quantity is sufficient to produce a hot, spicy flavour. Rose (RÓZSA) This paprika is pale red in colour. It is hot and has a strong aroma. It is recommended for those who like their food spicy. HOT (ERŐS) The hottest of the paprika spices is light brownish yellow. It is particularly complementary to dishes made with mutton or game. It is for those who like a spice to be fiery hot. One characteristic pertaining to all Hungarian paprika spices-they contain no additives or artificial colouring or any ingredient that would be harmful to the human body. The chemical and physical requirements of all the paprika spices are regulated and strictly controlled. |