Paprika is a seasoning ground from dried sweet or meaty red pepper. To prepare the powder, red pepper fruits are first dried and then ground. Depending on the type of pepper and the particle size of the seeds in the powder, paprika varies in sharpness. This seasoning has a wide range of colors from light yellow to red-brown. The best pepper for paprika is the fleshy fruits of red sweet bell pepper. The resulting spice is a warm, bright color with a slightly sweet taste.
