Univer Piros Arany Mild (Sweet Paprika Paste in a Tube)

Mild paprika paste in a tube · Univer · Spreads & condiments

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Why it's worth it

Piros Arany ('Red Gold') is made from Kalocsa and Szeged paprika and is an officially recognised Hungarikum. The tube is how Hungarians add paprika depth to goulash or bread, and it is not a Czech shelf item.

Taste

Smooth, sweet-savoury red paprika paste with gentle heat; salty, rich, pepper-forward

Why this rating

You can’t get this at homenot sold in Czechia — distinctly local

Reviewers rave about it3 sourced review quotes on file

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Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices

Scores 9 of 10 on our published rubric.

Nutrition

Nutri-Score DPoor nutritional quality

Nutritional values per 100 g

Energy value212 kJ · 51 kcal

Fats1.4 gincluding saturated fatty acids0 g

Carbohydrates4.1 gincluding sugars3.2 g

Protein2 g

Salt11.5 g

Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).

Where & what you'll pay

Tesco

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Auchan€EAN 5997010301126

If you know Czech shelves

No CZ analog; Czech shops sell paprika powder, not paprika paste in tubes

Sources

“Piros Arany (Red Gold) and Erős Pista are made from manually picked, excellent quality paprika.”
www.hungarikum.hu (official)
“They come either in small bottles under the brands Erős Pista (hot), and Édes Anna (sweet), or in tubes under the name Piros Arany (meaning Red Gold)”
www.budapestbylocals.com (blog)
“Paprika cream sauce in tube form”
souvenirfinder.com (blog)

Curated 2026-09-24. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.