Smoked paprika is made from the dried, smoked fruit of the sweet pepper plant, a staple in Mediterranean cuisine for centuries. You're getting a concentrated dose of antioxidants and a smoky flavor that's been used to add depth to traditional dishes. It's a spice that's been around for a long time, not some industrial concoction.
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Peppers dried over smoldering oak for weeks in La Vera, Spain.