Capsicum Annuum Non-Irradiated Kosher Both Spanish and Hungarian paprika are sweet, however the Spanish is bit sweeter. Originally Hungarian was a hot paprika, but as Spanish became the preferred type, Hungarian peppers were bred to taste more like Spanish. The traditional hot paprika is now produced by adding a little cayenne to Hungarian paprika. A sweet but sassy relative of the chili pepper, paprika is used to add warm, natural color and mildly spicy flavor to soups, stews, grains, and a variety of hors d'ouvres.