Be warned, though; cayenne pepper powder is hotter than extra-hot paprika. Thus, make sure you use less than what is required in your recipe.
- Paprika extract is typically obtained through a water-based extraction process, where the color and flavor components of paprika are extracted using water as a solvent. This method often yields a product with a lower concentration of the active compounds found in paprika.
While these ingredients are the most commonly found in chili powders, you can get as experimental and adventurous as you’d like. For example, Chile 9000 (one of our favorite chili powders) contains lemon peel, cocoa powder, and ginger!

