Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Plant Part Used: Fruit
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Belonging to the family?of Solanaceae, it is an annual shrub. Native to North America, it is best known for its characteristic red colour. Prepared from red peppers, paprika is a popular spice in the Asian kitchen. Its major active components are?capsaicinoids,?carotenoids,?tocopherols,?and oleoresin. It is rich in antioxidants like?zeaxanthin and lutein. It is also known to have some common health beneficial properties.
