Paprika is a spice and colorant made from the ground, dried, ripe
fruit of the herb capsicum annuum l. it contributes flavor and color
to foods. the pod provides red color and has good tinctorial strength,
good ph stability, and poor stability to light and oxidation. it is used
in meat, fish, sauces, and salad dressings. it is also termed sweet pep-
per or pimiento. see oleoresin paprika.
