Physical Characteristics

The heat level in hot sauce usually exceeds that of chili sauce. Hot sauce is meant to add a spicy kick to dishes, whereas chili sauce aims for a balance between heat and other flavors.

Capsaicin oleoresin is a concentrated extract obtained from various types of chili peppers, including cayenne, jalapeño, and other hot pepper varieties. It contains the natural compounds found in these peppers, including capsaicin, which is responsible for the characteristic heat and spiciness.

Made from dried cayenne peppers, this powder is one of the best paprika substitutes because they have the same color.

La Vera Smoked Hot Paprika  

Red paprika and red chili powders are not the same product at all, they are completely different. Red chili powder can be made from any type of chili pepper whereas red paprika is made from the paprika plant, a special type of pepper with a milder flavor. This is why some red chilies have a very mild flavor, similar to that of bell peppers, which is not typical for most red paprikas. The main difference between these two types of powder is how they are used, each has its own unique uses.

What’s more, paprika contains antioxidants and may contribute to:

Guajillo peppers are second to jalapeno if we're talking about chilies used in Mexican dishes, but are also commonly used in Southwestern cuisine. Hence, their ground or powder form is among the best Hungarian paprika substitutes.