Herb or Spice
Paprika
About This Entry
Paprika is sweet to hot ground capsicum essential to Hungarian goulash, Spanish chorizo, and deviled eggs — its red powder warmth pairs with Tempranillo, Garnacha, and rustic reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- chicken breast
- cumin seed
- onion
- oregano
- pork loin
At a Glance
Group
Ground & Blended Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Capsicum annuum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Paprika
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Ground & Blended Spices
- Scientific name
- Capsicum annuum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent