Re: [CH] Paprika Question

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> I'm trying to settle something with a friend of mine. He thinks that
> Hungarian Paprika has more in it than just the "paprika" pepper. He
> thinks that cayenne (or something similar) is added because the
> Hungarian stuff seems to have some bite to it.  Is anyone aware of this as
> a common practice?  Thanks for any help

Paprika is the hungarian word for pepper (chile). They grow many 
varieties - some hot some not. Usually paprika is relatively sweet in 
this country but I've purchased paprika labeled as "hot" - which isn't 
really that hot at all, IMHO. Perhaps your friend is overly sensitive 
to capsiacin?
                             DAVe

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