Comparing E160C - Paprika extract vs E160AII - Plant carotenes

What color is paprika?

Paprika extract (E160c) gives orange‑red to deep red hues, appearing yellow‑orange at low use levels and deeper red at higher levels.

Is paprika just for color?

As an additive, paprika extract is used primarily as a coloring; at typical doses it contributes little flavor, though it may add a mild peppery note.

How is paprika extract made?

It’s produced by solvent-extracting ground paprika peppers (Capsicum annuum) with food‑grade solvents like hexane or ethanol to concentrate carotenoids (capsanthin, capsorubin), then removing solvent and standardizing in oil; water‑dispersible forms are made by emulsification or saponification.

What does the color paprika look like?

A warm, natural red—ranging from yellow‑orange to deep red depending on concentration and the product.

What is paprika extract color?

Reddish‑orange to deep red, due to the carotenoids capsanthin and capsorubin.