This is the first part of our blog series about capsaicin. Stay tuned to learn about how capsaicin works, why we love it so much, and how to help with a bad chilli burn.

When cooking, spices are so important. They add flavour, heat, colour and a whole lot of excitement to what might otherwise be a pretty bland dish.
Paprika is a common spice found in kitchens all over the world. It’s used in a whole host of different cuisines but what happens when you run out?
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smoked and sweet paprika exporter. They work closely with local farmers to ensure fair wages and environmentally friendly farming methods, thus supporting the local economy and preserving the land for future generations.






Spicy ketchup will obviously be sweeter and very mild in comparison to Sriracha, so as an ingredient, it’s good for big proportions (like for meatloaf). We wouldn’t use it for more authentic chili sauce needs (go with Sriracha there), but based on your recipe context, it can work.
Sweet paprika measures 500 to 1,500 Scoville heat units, making it a very mild pepper indeed. Hotter varieties of paprika can approach 30,000 to 50,000 heat units, which is basically equivalent to pure cayenne pepper. So if your recipe explicitly calls for hot paprika, you could substitute cayenne pepper.

china paprika garam. Some versions of the blend may be spicier, while others may have a more subtle flavor profile. This allows chefs to customize the seasoning to their liking and experiment with different flavor combinations.