What Is Paprika Made Of? The Truth Behind the Spice That Shocked the Internet

🔍 The 3 Main Types of Paprika

1. Sweet (Classic)

• Mild, fruity, slightly earthy

• Best for: deviled eggs, potato salad, creamy sauces

2. Smoked (Spanish Pimentón)

• Deep, woodsy, campfire-like flavor

• Best for: chorizo, paella, roasted meats

🇪🇸 Smoked paprika is made by drying peppers over oak fires—a technique perfected in Spain’s La Vera region.

3. Hot

• Mild to moderate heat with underlying sweetness

• Best for: stews, rubs, spicy dips