paprykowe

Paprykowe is a Polish adjective commonly used to describe foods, flavors, and products that are seasoned with paprika or have paprika as a primary ingredient. It signals the presence or prominence of paprika in a dish or item.

Etymology and form: the word is derived from the noun papryka (paprika) and the adjectival suffix -owy/-owe. In usage, forms such as paprykowy (masculine), paprykowa (feminine), and paprykowe (neuter or plural) appear to agree with the noun they modify. The term is predominantly a descriptive label used in culinary contexts and product labeling.

Usage and examples: in Polish cuisine, paprykowe appears in phrases like zupa paprykowa (paprika soup), potrawy paprykowe (paprika dishes), kiełbasa paprykowa (paprika sausage), and chipsy paprykowe (paprika-flavored chips). The descriptor highlights paprika’s flavor profile, which can stem from sweet or hot varieties, and it is often used to distinguish paprika-based versions from neutral or differently seasoned equivalents.

Context and labeling: paprykowe is widely used on menus, recipe books, and packaged foods to indicate paprika as a defining element of the product. It is part of a broader set of culinary descriptors that reference specific spices or flavor components, such as czosnkowe (garlic) or pieprzowe (pepper).

See also: papryka; czosnkowe; pieprzowe; zupa paprykowa.