What is Paprika Oleoresin?
Paprika Oleoresin is a natural food colorant used to obtain a deep red colour in any food that has a liquid/fat phase. It is derived from the liquid extract of the fruit of genus Capsicum Annum L, obtained by extraction with hexane. The oleoresin is a slightly viscous, homogenous red liquid with good flow properties at room temperature.

Quality:
Paprika oleoresin is available in many different levels of coloring strength, from product with 20,000 up to 140,000 standard colour units (from ASTA Colour 500 up to 3,500).

Ingredients:
Selected paprika extract and vegetable oil.

Packaging:
Metal drums of 25 kg net weight. Larger drums are also available.

Storage:
Product should be stored in a cool, dry environment, protected from exposure to heat and light. Product should not be exposed to freezing temperatures. Recommended storage temperature is 50o - 60o Fahrenheit.

Shelf Life:
18 months if stored under ideal conditions.

Physical Properties:
Colour: Specified standard colour units
Density: 0.93 - 0.97 g/mL
Insoluble Particles: < 2.0%
Residual Solvent: < 20 ppm Hexane
Total Heavy Metals (meas. as Pb): < 40 ppm

Please contact us for additional information about paprika oleoresin or for our current price quotes.

 
 
Contact:
Occidental International Foods, LLC
32 Grove Street, Suite 100
P.O. Box 534
Chester, NJ 07930
Tel: (908) 879-2942 
Fax: (908) 879-2486
 
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sales@occidentalfoods.com