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Paprika

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Paprika is a whole-food spice; the related extract (oleoresin) is FDA-approved as a color additive exempt from certification. No safety concerns at culinary use levels.

Found in
37,697 products

What it is

Ground spice from dried Capsicum annuum peppers.

Spice and natural coloring agent (red-orange hue).

What regulators actually say

"The color additive paprika is the deep red, sweet-flavored powder prepared from the dried pod of mild capsicum."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS spice; paprika oleoresin approved color additive (21 CFR 73.345)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted spice/natural color

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