Le Gourmet Central · Artisan Vegan Crackers with Smoked Hot Paprika

The Moment

This is the cracker for when the table needs edge. Smoky, savory, and unapologetically bold, it brings heat and depth in a way that feels intentional — not aggressive.

What It Feels Like

The aroma is immediate and unmistakable: deep smoke, warm spice, and toasted grain. The smoked hot paprika leads with confidence, backed by a subtle fruitiness from olive oil that keeps everything grounded.

On the palate, the flavor is rich and layered. Oak-smoked paprika delivers earthy smoke and a steady peppery heat, while extra virgin olive oil softens the intensity with a gentle roundness. The salt is restrained, allowing the spice and smoke to stay in focus without tipping into bitterness.

The finish is long and savory, lingering on smoke, warmth, and toasted grain.

Texture

Extra thin and decisively crisp. These crackers snap cleanly and hold their structure, making them equally good on their own or paired with richer accompaniments.

Perfect For

Bold cheese boards
Tinned seafood, especially mussels and sardines
Savory dips and spreads
Crumbled over soups, stews, or salads
Snacking when you want heat and depth, not sweetness

Pairs Beautifully With

Crisp & Mineral Whites
Acidity cuts through smoke and spice.

Textural & Savory Whites
Skin-contact or lees-driven whites stand up to the paprika.

Fresh & Mineral Rosé
Dry rosé cools the heat while keeping things lively.

Light, Fresh & Chillable Reds
High-acid reds with low tannin balance the spice beautifully.

Why We Love It

These crackers don’t try to be neutral — and that’s the point. With real smoked paprika, olive oil, and a clean crunch, they bring character to the table and elevate anything paired alongside them.