Plural in paprika, Hungarian term internationalized, derived from the Serbo-Croat to papar, and this from the Greek peperi pepereos, pepper. Is pepper or chili pepper coloring, seasoning semipicante and sweet, spicy red obtained from crushing various red and yellow pepper plants, Solanum of the genus capsicum, brought to Europe by the Spanish conquerors from Central and South America ( although Some say that the pepper was already here and what Yes was discovered from Columbus was colouring and preservative use ). The Scoville scale measures the spicy flavor or amount of capsaicin in the pepper. With this condiment is made exquisite dishes all over the world. In Spain we have the Octopus to feira, spicy potatoes revolconas or the Rioja, Mojo Picón sauce, chorizo or sobrasada, crumbs, garlic and countless other soups.
The paprika or paprika is a herbaceous plant of the Peruvian andes and cultivated by the incas for more than one millennium. It is similar to the bittersweet smoked paprika. There are approximately 2300 species or varieties. Its scientific name is Capsicum annuum and belongs to the Solaneceae family. Paprika is also a typical dish from Hungary, the most common is the chicken paprika. Condiment.