Botonical Name | : | Capsicum annum | |
CAS # | : | 622-39-9 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid | |
Solubility | : | soluble in oil & water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.907 - 0.917 @ 25°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | N/A | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.490 - 1.496 @ 20 °C | |
Flash Point | : | >100 °C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Fruit Peel | |
Extraction Method | : | Solvent extraction |
DESCRIPTION:
Instantly soluble OLEORESIN PAPRIKA 40000 CU (Also known as paprika) is an oil soluble extract derived from fruits of Capsicum Frutescens/Capsicum Annum Linn (Indian red chillies). With color value of 40000 CU (instantly soluable), it is primarily used as colouring and flavouring agent in food products. Composed of capsaicin, which is the main flavouring compound that provides pungency in higher concentrations, the main colouring compounds in it are capsanthin & capsorubin among other carotenoids. CONSTITUENTS:
Capsaicin, capsanthin, capsorubin. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Characteristic odor. BLENDS WITH:
Lipin, ethanol. COMMON NAMES:
Capsicum Frutescens, Capsicum Annum Linn, Indian red chillies. USES:
Produced by extraction of lipids & pigments from pods of sweet red pepper, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA 40000 CU is an oil soluble extract. It is widely used in processed foods like sausage, dry soluble seasonings, dressings, food coatings & snack food seasonings.Instant Solubility and High Purity
Oleoresin Paprika 40000 CU offers exceptional solubility in water, ensuring vibrant color dispersion in your products with minimal effort. Its 99% purity and absence of adulterants guarantee consistent quality, enhancing both culinary and pharmaceutical applications with safe, natural brilliance.
Food Grade Safety and Allergen-Free Assurance
Manufactured to stringent microbiological standards, this paprika oleoresin is entirely free from allergens and follows rigorous heavy metal controls (<10 ppm). The result is a product that meets the needs of health-conscious manufacturers while preserving natural color intensity and paprikas authentic aroma.
Versatile Usage Across Industries
With its characteristic aroma and high coloring strength, this extract serves as a preferred choice for food processors, drink manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies in India. Its natural origin and E160c classification ensure lawful compliance and wide acceptability across various applications.










