Paprika Powder

Paprika Powder 🌶️ is a vibrant red spice made by grinding dried sweet or hot red peppers (often varieties of Capsicum annuum). It’s widely used in European, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Mexican cuisines for its color, flavor, and health benefits.

🌶️ Types of Paprika:

1. Sweet Paprika – Mild and slightly sweet

2. Smoked Paprika – Dried over wood smoke; earthy and deep flavor

3. Hot Paprika – Made from spicier peppers, similar to chili powder

🥄 Nutritional Value (Per 1 tsp / ~2g):

• Calories: ~6 kcal

• Carbs: ~1g

• Fiber: ~0.6g

• Fat: ~0.3g (mostly healthy)

• Rich in:

  • Vitamin A (via beta-carotene) 🧡

  • Vitamin E, B6, K

  • Iron, Potassium, Magnesium

  • Capsaicin (in hot varieties)

  • Antioxidants (like carotenoids and flavonoids)