- Ingredient Name:Paprika Oleoresin
- Functions:Food Coloring, Colorant & Pigment
- Color:Orange
- Labeling Claims:Natural, Naturally Derived
- Physical Form:Liquid
2517oflg Natural Orange Color (paprika oleoresin) is used as a natural food colorant to color food items like dairy (cheese, butter, margarine), baked foods, cereals, extruded breakfast, frosting, icing, chocolate coating, ice cream, noodle/pasta, smoked fish/meats, pet foods and animal feeds. Paprika oleoresin or paprika extract is an oil soluble extract from the fruits of red pepper. It is also emulsified to water soluble for food coloring applications. It’s main coloring components are capsaicin and capsorubin, both are members of carotenoids. Paprika Oleoresin or extract gives orange to red colors in food applications, depending on the use levels.