- A mild powdered seasoning made from sweet red peppers.
- A dark to deep or vivid reddish orange.
[Hungarian, from Serbian, from papar, ground pepper, from Slavic *piprŭ, from Latin piper. See pepper.]
paprika
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pa·pri·ka (pă-prē'kə, pə-, păp'rĭ-kə)  |
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A type of pepper, Capsicum annuum (order Polemoniales), with nonpungent flesh, grown for its long red fruit. It is of American origin, but is most popular in Hungary and adjacent countries. Seeds are removed from the mature fruit, and the flesh is dried and ground to prepare the dry condiment commonly referred to as paprika. California is the only important producing state in the United States. See also Pepper; Solanales.
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[pa-PREE-kuh; PAP-ree-kuh] Used as a seasoning and garnish for a plethora of savory dishes, paprika is a powder made by grinding aromatic sweet red pepper pods. The pods are quite tough, so several grindings are necessary to produce the proper texture. The flavor of paprika can range from mild to pungent and hot, the color from bright orange-red to deep blood-red. Most commercial paprika comes from Spain, South America, California and Hungary, with the Hungarian variety considered by many to be superior. Indeed, Hungarian cuisine has long used paprika as a mainstay flavoring rather than simply as a garnish. All supermarkets carry mild paprikas, while ethnic markets must be searched out for the more pungent varieties. As with all herbs and spices, paprika should be stored in a cool, dark place for no more than 6 months. See also spices.
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IN BRIEF: A red seasoning made by grinding certain peppers.
The chef seasoned the goulash with paprika and other spices.
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For other uses, see Paprika (disambiguation).
Paprika is a spice made from the grinding of dried fruits of Capsicum annuum (e.g., bell peppers or chili peppers). In many European countries, the word paprika also refers to bell peppers themselves. The seasoning is used in many cuisines to add color and flavor to dishes. Paprika can range from sweet (mild, not hot) to spicy (hot). Flavors also vary from country to country.
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Etymology
According to Hindu legend, Paprika is said to have been named after a religious Indian figure named "Rysh Paprike".[1] It has also been speculated that Paprika is a derivation of the Serbian word 'paprena' which means 'fiery', then apparently forming it into 'paprika'. An alternative claim is that 'paprika' is derived from the Latin 'piper' (pepper) through Slavic diminutive forms ('pepperke', 'pipeka'), and came into currency in 1775.
Usage
Paprika is used as an ingredient in a broad variety of dishes throughout the world. Paprika is principally used to season and color rices, stews, and soups, such as goulash, and in the preparation of sausages as an ingredient that is mixed with meats and other spices.
Hungary is a major source of high-quality paprika, in grades ranging from very sweet with a deep bright red color (különleges "special") to rather hot with a brownish orange color (erős "strong").
In Spain, paprika is known as pimentón, and is quite different in taste; pimentón has a distinct, smokey flavor and aroma, as it is dried by smoking, typically using oak wood. Pimentón is a key ingredient in several Spanish sausage products, such as chorizo or sobrasada, as well as much Spanish cooking. Outside of Spain pimentón is often referred to as simply "smoked paprika" and can be found in varying intensities from sweet and mild (dulce), medium hot (agridulce), or very hot and spicy (picante).
Nutrition
Capsicum peppers used for paprika are unusually rich in vitamin C, a fact discovered in 1932 by Hungary's 1937 Nobel prize-winner Albert Szent-Györgyi.[2] Much of the vitamin C content is retained in paprika, which contains more vitamin C than lemon juice by weight.[3]
Paprika is also high in other antioxidants,[4] containing about 10% of the level found in açaí berries. Prevalence of nutrients, however, must be balanced against quantities ingested, which are generally negligible for spices.
See also
References
- ^ "Crops: Paprika". Sociedad Agricola Guayacan S.A.C.. 2009. http://guayacansa.com/Crops.aspx. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ^ ": Szeged, 1931-1947: Vitamin C, Muscles, and WWII:". The Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Papers. U.S. National Library of Medicine. http://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/WG/Views/Exhibit/narrative/szeged.html. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ^ "Nutrition Facts Comparison Tool: Spices Paprika v. Lemon Juice Raw". Healthaliciousness. 2009. http://www.healthaliciousness.com/nutritionfacts/nutrition-comparison.php?o=2028&t=9152&h=102&s=100&e=100&r=. Retrieved 2009-07-27.
- ^ "Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) of Selected Foods – 2007", United States Department of Agriculture, November 2007.
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Nederlands (Dutch)
paprikapoeder, rode paprika
Français (French)
n. - paprika
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - (μαγειρ.) πάπρικα
Português (Portuguese)
n. - páprica (f), colorau (m)
Español (Spanish)
n. - pimentón, pimienta húngara, morrón, pimiento
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - paprika
中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
辣椒粉, 红辣椒
中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 辣椒粉, 紅辣椒
한국어 (Korean)
n. - 단맛이 나는 고추의 일종, 그 씨에서 만든 향미료
العربيه (Arabic)
(الاسم) فلفل, شطه, فلفل حلو
עברית (Hebrew)
n. - פפריקה, פלפלת, פלפל אדום
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