Paprika oleoresin

Paprika oleoresin

Major chemical components of paprika oleoresin
Names
IUPAC names
(3R,3′S,5′R)-3,3′-dihydroxy-β,κ-caroten-6′-one (capsanthin)
(3S,5R,3′S,5′R)-3,3′-dihydroxy-κ,κ-carotene-6,6′-dione (capsorubin)
Other names
  • Paprika extract
  • Paprika color
Identifiers
ChEBI
ChemSpider
  • none
E number E160c (colours)
Properties
C40H56O3 (capsanthin)

C40H56O4 (capsorubin)

Molar mass 584.87 g/mol (capsanthin)

600.85 g/mol (capsorubin)

Appearance Reddish viscous liquid
Insoluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Paprika oleoresin (also known as paprika extract and oleoresin paprika) is an oil-soluble extract from the fruits of Capsicum annuum or Capsicum frutescens, and is primarily used as a colouring and/or flavouring in food products. It is composed of vegetable oil and capsanthin and capsorubin, the main colouring compounds (among other carotenoids).[1] Commercial products are generally standardized to contain 7% total caretinoids. It is much milder than capsicum oleoresin, often containing relatively little capsaicin.[2]

Extraction is performed by percolation with a variety of solvents, primarily hexane, which are removed prior to use. Vegetable oil is then added to ensure a uniform color saturation.[3]

  1. ^ Pérez-Gálvez A, Martin HD, Sies H, Stahl W (2003). "Incorporation of carotenoids from paprika oleoresin into human chylomicrons". Br. J. Nutr. 89 (6): 787–93. doi:10.1079/BJN2003842. PMID 12828795.
  2. ^ Cantrill, Richard. "Paprika extract (CTA) 2008 - Page 2(11) PAPRIKA EXTRACT Chemical and Technical Assessment (CTA)" (PDF). fao.org. Paprika extract used to colour foods has, in contrast to the oleoresin used as a flavouring agent [Capsicum Oleoresin], a very low content of capsaicin and hence little or no pungency.
  3. ^ Jarén-Galán M, Nienaber U, Schwartz SJ (1999). "Paprika (Capsicum annuum) Oleoresin Extraction with Supercritical Carbon Dioxide". J. Agric. Food Chem. 47 (9): 3558–64. doi:10.1021/jf9900985. PMID 10552685.