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Oleoresin Paprika
Description: Oleoresin Paprika is obtained by solvent extraction of Indian paprika, Capsicum annuum L.(Family : Solanaceae) followed by rinsing with an alcoholic solvent to remove pungency.

Organoleptic Characteristic: Clear dark red oily liquid, nearly free of pungency and without rancidity.

Specifications:
Colour Value (1) : 10,000 c.u - 140,000 c.u
Capsaicin (2) : Below 0.02%
Residual Solvent (3) : Below 30 ppm

Kosher: Certified by Star-K (USA).

Packing: HDPE drums (10, 20, 25 Kg), HM/HDPE drums (200 Kg).

Storage:
Store preferably in full tightly closed container in a cool, dry place protected from light.

1. MSD 10 Method
2. IFF Method 1301
3. EOA Method 1-1D-3-1.

Product Properties
- All natural food colours are available in water soluble and water dispersible forms for use in water based products and applications.
- They can also be provided in powder form by plating in various carriers.
- Plant Lipids also provides all colours in spray dried forms for specialty applications.

What are Natural food colours?
Food applications contain both natural and synthetic colours. Natural colours come from vegetables and other naturally available sources and are safer and more receptive to the human metabolic system.
Read more about Natural Food colours at Wikipedia