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In summary, paprika and paprika powder are generally used interchangeably to refer to the ground spice made from dried red peppers. Whether it's sweet, hot, or smoked, paprika powder adds flavor, color, and sometimes heat to a wide range of dishes, making it a popular and versatile spice in many culinary traditions.

Having said this, something as beneficial as capsaicin does not come without any trade-offs. Producing capsaicin takes a lot of energy, which is why some peppers are not spicy. In some cases it makes more sense to make a lot of fruit with less or no capsaicin, thus producing more seed, and getting offspring by overwhelming predators and plagues by sheer volume.