Do you consider these items exotic?

I’m developing recipes for a middle America non-gourmet audience. Do you consider paprika, dried mustard or rice vinegar exotic? Would an unfamiliar ingredient keep you from trying a recipe? Thanks!
Thanks! This confirms my beliefs. I hate dumbing down recipes. Can’t wait to show my client these responses Monday. They actually think paprika is exotic!!!

These is What Influences the Mustard Seed Markets

Agriculture ministry’s report on the mustard seed market presents a gloomy picture of the oilseed market this season.  The beginning has already been marred by the slow start of the sowing of the oilseed in this Rabi season.  During last year 72 lakh hectares of land were used for oilseed cultivation. It does not seem [...]

These are Some of the Characteristics of Gourmet Mustard

If you want to loose weight and still want to eat nutritious and healthy food then you must try gourmet mustards. Gourmet mustard are low in carbohydrates, gluten free, trans fat free and fat free. Some gourmet mustards are sugar free. You can use Gourmet mustard when preparing appetizers. As gourmet mustard is used in [...]