What Is Paprika Made Of?

Paprika is an ingredient that we add to almost everything we eat, from main dishes such as paella and meat dishes to drinks like paprika tea (yes, apparently this exists). With how widely used it is, we would expect that people would know what it is made of.

Paprika is actually not made from a singular plant alone, like thyme or any other herbs used as ingredients in cooking. In a post by Australian food company nutraorganics, paprika is created from regular peppers that have been dried and crushed. Manufacturers tend to prefer sweet and mild peppers, which are longer and thinner compared to their US variety. 

Image credit: Karolina Grabowska

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