[ps2id id='anchor1' target=''/]About the Caballo de Oros dried peppers:

The dried peppers from the Caballo de Oros brand are completely handmade in our traditional paprika factory in La Vera by the best millers from the north of Extremadura. For the production of these dried peppers, we use a raw material of unparalleled quality, the highest quality peppers, which are grown and treated with exquisite care. At Caballo de Oros, we want our customers to enjoy the best ingredients for their favorite dishes with these dried pepper strings. If you are reading this, you are undoubtedly in some way interested in our dried pepper strings, which are 100% handmade. Do not hesitate, you are in the right place to buy them at the best price. Additionally, by purchasing the dried pepper strings, you will be contributing to the responsible consumption of local products and products from local markets, greatly reducing the pollution of our planet (eliminating the CO2 footprint left by land, air, and sea transportation).

Two types of dried pepper string formats (sizes):

At Caballo de Oros, we offer two different sizes of dried pepper strings to better accommodate the consumption needs of our customers. Specifically, we have dried pepper strings in the following sizes (by weight):
Dried pepper strings of 180 grams (35 cm): ideal for personal or family consumption as well as for hospitality.
Dried pepper strings of 280 grams (51cm): ideal for hospitality consumption and as a decorative element for restaurants, gourmet stores, and all kinds of events and celebrations.

Uses in the kitchen of dried pepper strings:

The most common culinary use of dried peppers is in certain recipes such as in sauces like romesco, mojo picón, American sauce, in stews like fabada, rice dishes, or iconic dishes like paella valenciana, etc. Dried peppers are widely used in the Spanish Levante and in Catalonia. Since it is a dehydrated product, it is highly recommended to hydrate it before use in the kitchen, simply by placing the dried peppers to be used in the recipe in a pot with warm water for an hour. Specifically, once hydrated, the outer skin of the dried pepper must be removed and separated from the "flesh" of the pepper itself, which is the part that will actually be used for cooking.

Properties and benefits of dried peppers:

Although it may surprise us, dried peppers are a food worth consuming, not only for the delicious aroma and flavor they add to different dishes, but also because they are a tremendously healthy product. These are the most outstanding properties and benefits of dried peppers:

Properties of dried peppers:

• Vitamins: E, A, B1, B2, B3, B6, and a lot of vitamin C.
• Minerals: phosphorus and magnesium, potassium, calcium.
• Additionally, they contain: folic acid, carotenes, beta carotenes.

Benefits of dried peppers for health:

• Promotes hair growth.
• Strengthens the immune system by helping in the creation of red and white blood cells.
• It is a great antioxidant thanks to Vitamin E.
• It is a natural analgesic (arthritis and rheumatism).
• Spicy varieties help burn fat.

Dried pepper strings and peppers as a decorative element:

Many customers are interested in using the Caballo de Oros dried pepper strings and peppers for this purpose, as beyond the wonderful flavor and aroma they add to dishes, the peppers from our dried pepper strings are also a wonderful decorative element for many restaurants, gourmet stores, and traditional or typical products stores. However, as a curious anecdote, we have received orders for pepper and dried pepper strings as a decorative element for all kinds of events such as weddings and other celebrations, conferences, and other informal business meetings