Among the most popular chili powders in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine is the Aleppo chili powder. It's made from Halaby or Aleppo peppers, native to Syria and Turkey, that have been dried and ground.
- Paprika oleoresin, on the other hand, is obtained through a solvent-based extraction process, where the essential oils, pigments, and flavors of paprika are extracted using a solvent such as hexane or ethyl acetate. This method results in a concentrated extract with a higher content of the active compounds, including the characteristic color and flavor of paprika.

