Paprika Oleoresin | Oil-Soluble Natural Red Color

EarthHue Paprika Oleoresin 80 is a premium oil-soluble extract of paprika (Capsicum annuum), standardized to high ASTA (American Spice Trade Association) color units for maximum tinctorial strength. It provides a deep, warm orange-to-red hue derived from the carotenoid pigments capsanthin and capsorubin, which are naturally present in ripe red paprika pods.

Paprika oleoresin is one of the most widely used natural red-orange colorants in the savory food industry, valued for its stability under a range of processing conditions including baking, frying, and retorting. Unlike many natural red pigments that degrade under heat, paprika carotenoids maintain their color well in high-temperature applications, making this grade a reliable workhorse for snack seasonings, savory sauces, marinades, and processed meat products.

The oil-soluble format ensures effortless integration into fat-based systems such as cheese puffs, extruded snacks, sausage casings, surimi, and oil-based sauces. It also provides a subtle, characteristic paprika note that can complement savory flavor profiles without requiring additional spice extracts.

EarthHue Paprika Oleoresin 80 complies with EU E160c and holds FDA GRAS status. It is available in multiple ASTA levels to match specific color intensity requirements and can be custom-blended with other natural carotenoids to achieve target shades from bright orange to deep red. Every batch is tested for color value, residual solvents, and heavy metals.

For snack manufacturers, sauce producers, and meat processors seeking a heat-tolerant natural red that performs consistently at scale, EarthHue Paprika Oleoresin 80 is the high-strength, label-friendly choice.