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Paprika Paste
Paprika Paste
Safe
Paprika and paprika paste are traditional spice ingredients with a long history of safe culinary use. Paprika oleoresin is approved as a color additive exempt from certification (21 CFR 73.345).
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What it is
Paste made from ground red peppers (Capsicum annuum), sometimes with salt, oil, or vinegar.
Flavoring and natural coloring in sauces, marinades, and prepared foods.
What regulators actually say
"Paprika oleoresin... may be safely used for the coloring of foods generally, in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Spice; paprika oleoresin permitted as a color additive exempt from certification under 21 CFR 73.345.
European Union — EFSA
Paprika extract (E160c) authorized as a food coloring.
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