What Customers Say: “Slow heat and a long aftertaste. It has a very vinegary aroma that catches the first taste, little bit of garlic, and the heat sort of rises up slowly and lingers long after. It's a perfect combo and must-have for any Cajun flavor fanatics.”

Not surprisingly, capsaicin can be found in the fruit of capsicums. Capsicum is the genus of plants producing the fruits we call ‘peppers’. The term Capsicum is derived from the Greek κάπτω (kapto), meaning “to gulp.” This morphed into Latin capsa, meaning ‘case’, referring to the fact that peppers hold seeds.

Paprika is named differently from bell pepper because it is a different product with a different taste and use. The name “paprika” comes from the Hungarian word for pepper, which reflects the fact that Hungary is a major producer of the spice. Bell pepper, on the other hand, is named for its shape and color.