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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.
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.
Occidental International Foods, LLC
111 Canfield Ave
Building A, Suites 19-20
Randolph, NJ 07869
Tel: 973-970-9220
Fax: 973-970-9222
E-mail: info@occidentalfoods.com