Paprika extract 3300 CU: colouring agent with healthy properties

Paprika extract 3300 CU is a natural colouring agent obtained from the fruit and seeds of the sweet paprika. Apart from being a red colouring agent it can also be used as an aroma and flavouring agent. The typical smell and taste of the vegetable are well preserved. Paprika extract 3300 CU is a sensible and healthy alternative to synthetic colouring agents. It contains several vitamins and minerals. You can use it for colouring filet americain and sausages, but you can also use it in soups, sauces and dips. You can order this colouring agent online at Natural Spices in a kilo pack, or a stock of 30 packs of one kilo. By buying this additive online you get a natural and healthy colour.

What is paprika extract 3300 CU?

Paprika extract 3300 CU is composed of only a few ingredients. It consists for the most part, up to 98%, of vegetable oil. For that reason it is often called sweet paprika oil. It also contains the substances capsaicin and capsarubin. Whereas the former is mainly responsible for the somewhat sharp taste, capsarubine is responsible for most of the colouring. This molecule therefore belongs to the large group of carotenoids, which release yellow to reddish colour. The colour intensity of paprika extract 3300 CU is 33 colour pigments, or colouring units. The colouring unit is also referred to as E-160c.

The healthy properties of sweet paprika extract 3300 CU

As stated above, sweet paprika extract 3300 CU contains a number of vitamins and minerals. For example, it contains vitamins A, B and C. The bright orange pigments are completely natural and in no way harmful to the body. The colour has no dietary restrictions. It is vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and halal. By buying sweet paprika extract 3300 CU online you give various foods colour, smell and extra flavour!