
china making paprika. China's efficient farming practices and lower labor costs allow it to produce paprika at a fraction of the cost of other countries. This has made Chinese paprika an attractive option for food manufacturers looking to cut costs without compromising on quality.
Chili sauce also tends to be less vinegary than hot sauces in general. Some chili sauces are sugary and sweet (like sweet Thai chili sauce often used for dipping). Others are more akin to a thicker hot sauce.


Move over ketchup! Chili sauce is here and it's taking over! If you've never tried a good sweet chili sauce condiment, you're in for a treat, my friends.
CHIPOTLE POWDER
When Christopher Columbus landed in the Bahamas in 1492, he was the first European to have an encounter with any sort of chile pepper plant. He brought the ancestor of all paprika back with him to Europe and specifically to his patrons, the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. The king and queen did not care for their fiery heat and sent them to a monastery to be studied. These monks sent them further along across Spain and Portugal. From there, chile peppers made their way across Europe. Some peppers stayed spicy, like those in Calabria, but other European cultures experimented with their breeding and created the sweet and flavorful varieties of peppers that give us paprika today.