| DESCRIPTION
It is extracted from lipids and pigments from the pods of sweet red pepper, Capsicum Annuum Linn or Capsicum Frutescens. It is mainly used as a coloring and flavoring component in food products such as such as sausage, dressings, dry soluble seasonings, food coatings and snack food seasonings. It is an oil soluble extract and blends well with dry liquid carriers such as salt, dextrose, edible oil, lecithin and benzyl alcohol.
COMMON NAMES
Paprika extract, Capsicum Annum Linn, Capsicum Frutescens.
BLENDS WITH:
It mixes well with various oils, fat and in dry liquid carriers such salt, dextrose, edible oil, lecithin and benzyl alcohol.
CONSTITUENTS
It consists of Capsaicin, Dihydrocapsaicin and Nordihydrocapsaicin
USES
This natural extract contains capsanthin and capsorubin, the main coloring compounds that are used in coloring and flavoring of various food products. It finds wide application in processed food products such as sausage, dressings, dry soluble seasonings, food coatings, and snack food seasonings. In poultry feed, it is used to intensify the color of egg yolks. |
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It is such a wonderful food color that provides a bright and exotic look to various dishes I cook. I found it extremely amazing and effective.
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