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The Vera pepper from Caballo de Oros is a gourmet product of unparalleled quality hand-selected by the best farmers in the Vera region in the north of Extremadura. These Vera peppers are the raw material for Vera paprika, however, the drying process is different. At Caballo de Oros, we are committed to the quality of our products so that with each new season you can bring the best ingredients to your kitchen to make your delicious recipes with an aroma and flavor that will enchant all diners.

Two varieties of Vera pepper flavor:

At Caballo de Oros, we offer two varieties of Vera pepper flavor for sale:

1. Vera peppers with a sweet flavor: These Vera peppers come from the Jaranda and Jariza varieties (two of the three varieties of Vera pepper), so they are not spicy. It is important not to interpret "sweet" literally, this variety of Vera pepper is called sweet simply because it is not spicy, it does not have capsaicin, which is the component that produces the sensation of spiciness in peppers.
2. Vera peppers with a spicy flavor: These peppers belong to the Jeromín variety, their flavor is spicy. Their spiciness level varies considerably depending on the harvest but the average can range between 13,000 - 17,000 Scoville units.

This 35g box format of Vera peppers is ideal for personal consumption. Revolutionize your kitchen and give your dishes the best flavor.

These Vera pepper boxes contain 35 grams of weight, so they are designed mainly for personal consumption of this delicacy from Vera's gastronomy. For family consumption, the 70-gram tub format may be more suitable. However, in our catalog, we have many other formats that could be adapted for much larger use, such as the use of Vera peppers in the hospitality industry or in certain industries.

Uses of Vera pepper in the kitchen:

The most common use of Vera pepper in the kitchen is in all kinds of stews, lentils, white beans, soupy rices, potato stews, garlic soups, Extremaduran migas, Basque-style cod, beef stews, lamb stews, fried pork with potatoes, etc. Since it is a dehydrated product, it is advisable to moisten it before use in the kitchen, for this, just put the peppers that will be used in the recipe in a saucepan with warm water for an hour.

Healthy properties of spicy peppers (Capsaicin):

Capsaicin, the healthiest spice. This substance found in chili peppers and other peppers, paprika, and spicy seasoning flakes not only adds a little (or a lot) of joy to food, but can have very beneficial effects on our body. Capsaicin causes a response in our body called gustatory facial sweating that causes sweating on the face, which, when evaporated, 'steals' heat from our body, cooling it down. So, even though we may feel like we are burning, chili peppers actually cool us down.

The best-known attraction of capsaicin is being a pain reliever (it is sold in pharmacies in the form of topical patches). Another apparent contradiction. This effect is due to the interaction this chemical has with the pain receptors TRPV1, which prevents them from sending signals to the brain. Interestingly, this characteristic was known by Native Americans, who rubbed the fruit on their gums to relieve toothaches. Nowadays, its analgesic properties are being studied to help cancer patients whose treatments (radiation or chemotherapy) have caused them mucositis, a condition characterized by sores and wounds in the mouth. And its analgesic effects are not exclusive to humans: at the 2008 London Olympics, four horses (and their riders) in the equestrian jumping category were disqualified