8. CHILI POWDER

La Vera Smoked Hot Paprika  

Best for marinades, soups, and stews.

What Customers Say: “This goes great on egg sandwiches, biscuits, burgers, hot dogs, and anything else!! Flavor and heat are amazing!!”

The vibrant red colour of paprika is because it contains high levels of carotene, the same pigment found most notably in, believe it or not, carrots.

Even before being domesticated, six to eight thousand years ago, chilis had found a way to spread over more land and proliferate more widely by using birds as their seed carriers. Not only do birds fly and can spread the seeds over long distances but they also swallow the fruit whole, which keeps the seeds intact and allows them to germinate once they are “dropped”.

Dried red pepper pods are simply fresh red peppers that have been dried out. This process not only increases their shelf life but also intensifies their flavor. The drying process concentrates the heat and spiciness of the peppers, making them a popular choice for adding a kick to dishes.