Because they’re occasionally found in recipes together, you may assume that paprika and cayenne are somewhat interchangeable since they both look like ground red pepper. Both come from dried peppers, have a deep red color, and feature a slightly smoky flavor. However, that’s where the similarities end.

While turmeric is generally considered safe when consumed in moderate amounts, there are some potential side effects and considerations to be aware of:

Because of the generalness of the term “chili sauce”, when it’s called for you have to give consideration to the context of the recipe and your heat tolerance.

Hot paprika is something you're more likely to come across in an authentic Eastern European, Portuguese, or Spanish recipe. And like all peppers, what constitutes hot is subjective and can also vary from one type of paprika to another. 

Paprika is Hungary’s national spice; you’ll find it on tables right next to the salt and pepper, and you can’t make time-honored Hungarian food, like goulash, without a heaping helping of paprika. Paprika peppers are grown all over the country though Kalocsa and Szeged, cities located in southern Hungary, are two of the most important regions for paprika production. 

For example, bell peppers, which are a type of chili pepper, are known for their sweet flavor and are not spicy at all. On the other end of the spectrum, peppers like the Carolina Reaper and Trinidad Moruga Scorpion are among the hottest chili peppers in the world, with extremely high levels of capsaicin and intense spiciness.

Despite the potential for allergic reactions, paprika and bell peppers have been found to have therapeutic uses. Capsaicin, a compound found in peppers, has been shown to have analgesic properties and is commonly used in musculoskeletal pain therapies. Capsaicin can be applied topically to the skin to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation.