International Spice
Paprika
A ground red-pepper seasoning used for colour, mild sweetness or heat depending on the product.
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| Nigerian/common name | Paprika |
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What is Paprika?
Paprika is a product category rather than one fixed heat level. Labels may identify sweet, hot or smoked styles.
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