Warm orange-red paprika oleoresin with outstanding heat resistance for snacks and bakery.
- Liquid
- Emulsion
- Powder
Overview
Extracted from sweet red pepper pericarp and deodorized to remove pungency. Available as oil-soluble liquid, water-dispersible emulsion and spray-dried powder for seasonings, sauces, cheese and extruded snacks.
Stability Profile
- pH Stability
- pH3–9
- Heat Resistance
- ≤140°C
- Light Stability
- Excellent
- Water Solubility
- Moderate
Technical Specifications
- Source
- Sweet red pepper (Capsicum annuum)
- Color Family
- Natural Red
- Available Forms
- Liquid / Emulsion / Powder
- Additive Code
- E160c
- Main Constituents
- Capsanthin, Capsorubin
- Quality Standard
- GB1886.34-2015
- Color Value
- E60–E200
- Shelf Life
- 18 months
- Packaging
- Powder: 1 kg / 5 kg bags; liquid: 5 kg drums
- Storage
- Sealed, cool and dry place, away from light
- Compliance
- FDA
- EU
- GB
- Halal
- Kosher
Typical Applications
Permitted Applications (GB 2760)
Frozen desserts (except edible ice), cocoa & chocolate products, confectionery, instant rice & noodle products, bakery, prepared and cooked meats, jellies and more.
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