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Paprika: Paprika offers a more nuanced flavor profile that spans from sweet to smoky to hot. Sweet paprika imparts a mild, slightly sweet taste, while smoked paprika adds a smoky depth. Hot paprika, on the other hand, brings the heat without overwhelming the palate.

Botanical Classification

For traditional recipes that call for paprika, it's best to use what the recipe calls for, as the paprika is there for a reason, and its flavor and color are intended to give the dish an overall flavor profile and aspect that substitutions can't add.

Yes, paprika and paprika powder generally refer to the same thing. Paprika is a spice made from grinding dried red fruits of the Capsicum annuum family, such as bell peppers or chili peppers, into a fine powder. This powder is commonly known as paprika and is used to add flavor, color, and sometimes heat to a wide variety of dishes.