Paprika is a ground spice made from red air-dried fruits of the larger and sweeter varieties of the plant Capsicum annuum,[3] called bell pepper. Paprika is used as an ingredient in numerous dishes throughout the world. It is principally used to season and color rices, stews, and soups, such as goulash, and in the preparation of sausages, mixed with meats and other spices. In the United States, paprika is frequently sprinkled raw on foods as a garnish, but the flavor is more effectively pronounced by heating it in oil. It is the fourth most consumed spice in the world and often appears in spice mixes like in our authentic indian curry powder blend, rubs, marinades, stews, chilis. Chipotle and Cayenne can be mixed with Paprika to spice up the flavor.