Comparing E160C - Paprika extract vs E161J - Astaxanthin
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Popular questions
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.
What is astaxanthin good for?
As a food additive (E161j), it’s mainly used to give a pink–red color to seafood and aquaculture products (e.g., salmon, trout, shrimp) and to help protect fats from oxidation.
How much astaxanthin per day?
EFSA’s acceptable daily intake is 0.2 mg per kg body weight per day for consumer exposure; where supplements are allowed, typical doses are 4–8 mg/day, following local regulations and product directions.
What does astaxanthin do?
It functions as a carotenoid colorant that imparts pink–red hues and acts as an antioxidant, helping stabilize color and lipids in foods and aquaculture products.
Is astaxanthin safe?
Yes—within established limits it’s considered safe; in the EU it isn’t authorized as a general food color but is permitted in fish feed, and EFSA set an ADI of 0.2 mg/kg body weight/day to protect consumers.
Astaxanthin para que sirve?
Como aditivo alimentario (E161j), sirve para aportar color rojo‑rosado (p. ej., en salmón, trucha y camarón) y actuar como antioxidante, especialmente en productos de acuicultura.