Red sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum)

The red sweet pepper is produced from the fruits of the plant Capsicum Annuum and it cultivates worldwide. The red pepper is known by the name of paprika and its color depends on the color of the peppers. The most common color is bright orange or red. The red pepper is widely used as a spice and it has sweet or spicy taste. Red pepper contains sugar and is richer in vitamin C contrary to citrus. Many people it used in their national cuisine and especially people in Spain, Mexico and the Balkan. Red pepper powder is the national spice in Hungary, which is used in dishes in sauces such as ketchup.