Hungarian Sweet Paprika (ounce)

Paprika is a chile pepper family of the genus Capsicum annuum. Although paprika is frequently associated with Hungarian cuisine, the chiles are native to the Americas and were introduced to the old world by Christopher Columbus on his excursion around the Antilles (the islands of the Caribbean), Central America and Southern Mexico in the 15th century. Today, paprika is primarily grown in China, Hungary, Peru, Spain, the US and Zimbabwe. Paprika is the 4th most consumed spice in the world and is a powder made from grinding the pods of various Capsicum annuum chiles. Used for flavor and color, it is often found in chili, marinades, rubs, stews and spice mixes. Depending on the variety of chile and how it's processed, the color may range from brown to a bright red and the heat from mild to spicy. We carry four different types of paprika and each has it's rightful place in any well-stocked kitchen. Once heated, paprika releases its color and flavor. So when you sprinkle it over colorless d