Smoked Paprika

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Common questions

Is Smoked Paprika healthy?

Smoked Paprika scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The product contains smoked paprika, which is a beneficial ingredient due to its rich flavor and antioxidant properties.

How processed is Smoked Paprika?

Smoked Paprika is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Smoked Paprika's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Ethoxyquin is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Smoked Paprika

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60 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
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Category Spices
Summary

The product contains smoked paprika, which is a beneficial ingredient due to its rich flavor and antioxidant properties. However, the presence of ethoxyquin, a synthetic antioxidant with potential health concerns, significantly impacts the score negatively. The processing level of the product also limits its potential score, as it is not minimally processed.

Key ingredients 3

Smoked paprika
Neutral

Smoked paprika is a spice made from dried and smoked peppers. It adds flavor and color to dishes but does not provide significant nutritional benefits. The smoking process can introduce trace amounts of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, but these are typically minimal.

Benefits

Provides a smoky flavor and vibrant color to dishes, enhancing culinary appeal.

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Silicon dioxide
Neutral

Silicon dioxide is used as an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping in powdered products. It is generally recognized as safe by food safety authorities. It does not contribute any nutritional value.

Benefits

Helps maintain the free-flowing nature of powdered products, ensuring consistent texture and ease of use.

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Ethoxyquin
Bad

Ethoxyquin is a synthetic antioxidant used to preserve color and prevent spoilage. It is controversial due to potential health concerns and is not approved for use in all countries. Some studies suggest it may have adverse effects on liver and kidney function.

Risks

Potential risks include liver and kidney damage with excessive consumption or exposure.

Benefits

Helps extend shelf life by preventing oxidation and spoilage, maintaining product quality.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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