Oleoresin Paprika is a seasoning and colorant that is the solvent-
free extraction containing the volatile and nonvolatile flavor com-
ponents of paprika. it is the closest replacement for paprika. as a
colorant, the pigment is a red-orange carotenoid of which the prin-
cipal carotenoid is capsanthin. it has fair ph and heat stability, and
poor light and chemical stability. it is used in sausages, meat products,
condiment mixtures, and salad dressings.
