What is paprika?

What is paprika?

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What is paprika actually made of? | Food Unwrapped

The fir eats / Bahareh Niati

Paprika is a universal seasoning and a ubiquitous item in the spice cabinet. It is made from a combination of dried peppers from the Capsicum annum family which includes both sweet and hot peppers. This striking crimson powder is extremely versatile; it is used to season dishes garnish food and add color to a recipe. It can even be used to dye eggs and fabrics. Most paprika comes from Hungary and Spain and is either sweet hot or smoky. The type of pepper used where it comes from and how it is prepared determines the flavor.

The variety and taste of paprika can vary greatly depending on the country where it is made. The most famous paprika producing countries are Spain and Hungary but paprika mainly the most basic version can also be made from peppers from California and South America as well as other regions.