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E160cFine

Paprika extract

Group: Colours

Harm level1 of 5No concern

In plain words

Paprika extract is a natural red-orange colour from sweet peppers. You find it in sausages, cheese, sauces, snacks and seasoning mixes.

Where you find it: sausages, sauces, crisps

Our recommendation

No need to avoid it.

Possible risks and effects

  • No relevant risk known at normal intake.

For experts

An oleoresin from Capsicum annuum containing the carotenoids capsanthin and capsorubin, with minimal pungent capsaicin. EFSA re-evaluated it in 2015 and saw no safety concern at normal intake.

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