Paprika red pigment, also known as red chili pepper oleoresin, is a natural colorant extracted from pepper. The main coloring ingredients are capsanthin and capsanthin, which are carotenoids, accounting for 50% to 60% of the total. It also contains a certain amount of non-coloring ingredient. Capsaicin red pigment, not only with a bright color, but also have tinting strength,good color retention effect, can effectively extend the shelf life of food simulation.
Analysis | Specification | Test method |
Assay | 98% | TLC |
solvent | Water | Complies |
Appearance | Red powder | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Particle size | 100% through 80 mesh | 80 Mesh Screen |
Loss on drying | 9% Max | 5g / 105C /2hrs |
Ash Content | 5% Max | 2g / 525C /3hrs |
Heavy metals | 10ppm Max | Atomic Absorption |
Pb | 1ppm Max | Atomic Absorption |
Cd | 1ppm Max | Atomic Absorption |
As | 0.5ppm Max | Atomic Absorption |
Microbiology |
Total plate count | 1000cfu/g Max | AOAC |
Yeast & Mould | 100cfu/g Max | AOAC |
E. Coli | Negative | AOAC |
Salmonella | Negative | AOAC |
Paprika red pigmen not only with a bright color, high color price, strong coloring power, good color retention effect, widely used in the coloring of various foods such as aquatic products, meat, cakes, salads, cans, beverages, etc., but also can effectively extend the simulation food.