The type of pepper used, where it comes from and how it’s prepared, determines how paprika tastes. Although there are many different varieties, it’s often divided into three categories, sweet paprika, hot paprika and smoked paprika.
The diversity in paprika types, from sweet to hot and smoked, offers a range of flavors - sweet, earthy, bold, and smoky. This spice enhances the taste and adds a vibrant red color to dishes like goulash, chicken paprikash, and various rice dishes.