- Paprika extract is commonly used as a natural food colorant, providing a mild coloring effect in various food products. It may also be used for its subtle flavoring properties in certain applications.

chilli pods. In Mexican cuisine, chilli pods are used to make dishes like mole sauce, enchiladas, and pozole. In Indian cuisine, chilli pods are a key component in curries, chutneys, and pickles. And in Thai cuisine, chilli pods are used in dishes like pad thai, green curry, and som tam.
Although the study did not show a drop in markers of the inflammatory response in the blood, the results are thought to be due to inflammatory proteins present in joint space. One of the studies showed joint pain eased in two hours with a curcurin supplement and one hour with a nonsteroidal inflammatory response drug, ibuprofen, a drug recommended for joint problems. The duration of curcumin supplementation was 4 to 12 weeks.