By Niamh Kirk & Julia Banim Paprika is a popular cupboard staple for many households, giving any dish a little extra heat – but have you ever thought about what the deep crimson powder actually is and where it comes from? Most foodies have always assumed it’s a substance in itself, or that it comes from a ‘paprika tree’. But now they’ve been left astounded after find out it’s actually made up of ground-up and dried peppers – just like the ones you have in your fridge. Of course there is no such thing as a paprika tree, but many shared how they simply thought it was just some sort of spice of i…