Capsicum (Bell Peppers) is native to the Americas, were discovered by Columbus and introduced to the Spanish who dried and ground the peppers to form Paprika. Paprika became popular throughout Europe, the Ottoman Empire and Hungary in particular. Sweet Paprika has a mild fruity and peppery flavour. Paprika is famously used in Hungarian goulash and is used in cured sausages like Spanish Chorizo. Paprika flavours and colours shellfish, rice, and sausage dishes. Paprika gives a depth of flavour to red meat stews and casseroles. Paprika can be added to salsas and sauces like Romesco sauce.