RIKEN VITAMIN Co., Ltd. RIKECOLOR PAPRIKA

Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. Rikecolor Paprika is a carotenoid-rich oil soluble food color obtained from the fruit of Capsium annuum LINNE of the eggplant family. Its principal ingredient is Capsantins. Among carotenoid food colors, this food color possesses a relatively strong red tinge. Its raw material, Capsium annuum LINNE — is grown in countries all over the world, including Spain, Hungary, and the U.S. and is widely used as a spice and food color in processed food.

Ingredient Name: Paprika

Functions: Food Coloring, Spice

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

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    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Pigment Type
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Ingredients
    Paprika

    Features & Benefits

    Food Ingredients Features
    Characteristics
    1. Since two types of color tones-namely, the type with a strong red tinge and reddish orange are available, the food color can be used in a variety of foods.
    2. As a result of refining and deodorization, the food color has a good taste and lacks a peculiar smell, thus allowing user-friendliness.
    3. Since the pungent taste peculiar to Capsium annuum LINNE — is removed, the food color can also be used in beverages which place a high premium on taste.
    4. A special manufacturing method improves light resistance.
    5. A wide array of products is available, ranging from the oil soluble oleoresin to water dispersing emulsion and water soluble liquid.

    Applications & Uses

    Food & Nutrition Applications

    Properties

    Color