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Capsicum Annuum Resin

Low concern

Capsicum/paprika oleoresin is FDA GRAS as a flavoring/spice and approved color additive (paprika oleoresin) under 21 CFR 73.345. EFSA permits paprika extract as E160c.

Found in

16 products

What it is

Oleoresin extracted from the fruit of Capsicum annuum (paprika or chili pepper), containing capsaicinoids and carotenoid pigments.

Natural color (red/orange from capsanthin/capsorubin) and flavoring/spicy heat.

Why it's flagged

GI irritation at high concentrations of capsaicinoids

What regulators actually say

"Capsicum, oleoresin (Capsicum spp.) — GRAS food substance."

FDA Food Substances database — hfpappexternal.fda.gov

"Paprika oleoresin (Capsicum annuum L.) — listed as GRAS food substance."

FDA Food Substances database — hfpappexternal.fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS flavor (21 CFR 182.20); paprika oleoresin permitted as color (21 CFR 73.345)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted (E160c paprika extract)

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