The old grading system for paprikas has evolved into a much simpler one. Just 15 years ago, Hungary used 8 different names to classify the heat, color, and flavor of it’s famed chiles.
- Special Quality (Különleges): The mildest and brightest red of all Hungarian paprikas, with excellent aroma.
- Delicate (Csípősmentes csemege): Ranging from light to dark red, a mild paprika with a rich flavor.
- Exquisite Delicate (Csemegepaprika): Similar to Delicate, but more pungent.
- Pungent Exquisite Delicate (Csípős csemege, Pikant): A yet more pungent Delicate.
- Rose (Rózsa): Pale Red in color with strong aroma and mild pungency..
- Noble Sweet (Édesnemes): The most commonly exported paprika; bright red and slightly pungent.
- Half-Sweet (Félédes): A blend of mild and pungent paprikas; medium pungency.
- Hot (Erős): Light brown in color, this is the hottest of all the paprikas