paprika

​Paprika //Capiscum annum//

Paprika is the dried, ground up form of the Bell Pepper. Making this plant a spice, fruit, or vegetable. The fruit part of the Bell Pepper plant is used to make Paprika. Paprika is believed to protect against some forms of cancer, keep cholesterol under control, control colds and fevers, and is beneficial for diabetes. Paprika is also a coloring agent. Interesting Facts!
 * 1) Bell Peppers could be gold, purple, orange and brown
 * 2) Paprika is a national spice in Hungary for 200 years!
 * 3) Believed that Christopher Columbus brought Bell Peppers back to Spain.
 * 4) In Hungary, the people at zoos feed paprika to flamingos to keep them bright pink.
 * 5) Bell Peppers have more Vitamin C than citrus fruits.