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Everyone was apparently mistaken! It turned out what red pepper is actually made from.

The kitchen staple red pepper was found to be produced mainly from sweet bell peppers, not hot peppers. Those who learned the truth were stunned.

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One of the indispensable spices in the kitchen, red pepper, surprises many people with how it is produced. Usually paprika, which is thought to be obtained from a spicy pepper, is actually mostly made from sweet peppers consumed in everyday life.

Paprika, known as red pepper, is usually obtained by drying and grinding peppers of the Capsicum annuum species. Especially in mass production, varieties of sweet peppers that have a very low level of the substance that gives heat or that carry it only to a great extent are preferred.

Therefore, red pepper sold in markets does not always have to be hot. The primary purpose of the spice is usually to add color and flavor rather than to provide a strong heat to the food.

Sweet Pepper Dried and Pulverized

According to the McCormick Science Institute, which conducts research in the spice and plant sector, paprika is generally"sweet" or "sweet" produced from varieties of peppers.

For paprika that can also be prepared similarly at home, it is sufficient to first completely dry the peppers, then turn them into powder with a blender or grinder.

The flavor of the spice can vary depending on the type of pepper used. Different paprika varieties range from a mild, sweet aroma to a sharper, more bitter taste.

The Secret of the Real Taste Has Emerged

The sole reason for the different aromas in paprika is not the pepper variety used. The drying method also significantly affects the spice's taste.

In particular, some Spanish paprika varieties are smoked and dried. This method gives the spice a distinct smoky aroma. In some Hungarian paprika varieties, sharper peppers are chosen to increase the spice's sharpness.

It is noted that the sugar content in paprika can reach as high as 6 percent. For this reason, some varieties may have a distinctly sweet aroma.

In conclusion, red pepper, contrary to what is believed, is not a spice obtained only by grinding hot peppers. The type of pepper used and the drying method determine the color, aroma, and heat level of the product that emerges.

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