Tomato Sauce + Chili Powder

However, they are very different spices, with a very different flavor profile, taste and usage. Let us see how they are different and how they are similar.

Move over ketchup! Chili sauce is here and it's taking over! If you've never tried a good sweet chili sauce condiment, you're in for a treat, my friends.

Where Does Paprika Come From?

Chipotle Powder

Chili sauce, on the other hand, is a slightly broader term that could refer to a variety of condiments containing chili peppers. Depending on the culture, chili sauce can be a liquid, a paste, or even a chunky salsa-like substance. Some believe that chili sauce originated from Thailand, while others think it started in the Americas, given the native chili peppers' origins.

Bell peppers definitely have a less spicy flavor and heat level than the peppers used to make hot paprika. But I have tried bell pepper powder in many of my recipes, and it worked just fine.