Qu'est-ce que Paprika Red / Capsanthin Oleoresin & Powder (E160c), Feed Pigmenter ? Applications, dosage, alternatives et spécifications

Capsanthin est un naturel carotenoid pigment present in ripe red pepper fruits. Its chemical name is 3,3-dihydroxy-β,κ-caroten-6‘-one, with molecular formula C40H56O3, molecular weight 584.87, and CAS number 465–42–9. Capsanthin is the most important red coloring component of paprika red and is the primary naturel pigment responsible for the bright red color of pepper fruits. Paprika red is not a single substance but a collective term for the pigments contained in paprika. Its main coloring substances are capsanthin (approximately 50%) and capsorubin (approximately 8.3%), both belonging to the carotenoid class, accounting for 50%-60% of paprika red by mass. In addition, paprika red also contient yellow components with lower polarity, mainly β-carotene (approximately 13.9%) and zeaxanthin (approximately 14%), both of which have vitamin A activity. It also contient cryptocapsin (approximately 5.5%), capsanthin, violaxanthin, and other components. Capsanthin has been certified by the aliment and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World santé Organization (WHO) as a Class A edible naturel pigment, one of the safest naturel pigments, and can be used without limitation in food manufacturing. Capsanthin products are available in various forms, including dark red viscous huiley liquides, pâtes, needle-like crystals or crystalline poudres. Depending on purity, solvent type, and application scenarios, they can be classified into huile-soluble, water-soluble (through special processing), supercritical extraition, poudre, and custom products. Élevé-purity capsanthin (purity ≥99%), as a premium variety of naturel red pigments, has extensive application value in food coloring, pharmaceutical excipients, cosmetic matière premières, and feed additives.

Capsanthin has various physiological activities, mainly including coloring, antioxydant, health functions, and certain medicinal applications.

Capsanthin est un globally recognized safe, non-toxic naturel red pigment. It has strong coloring power, bright and vivid color, and its hue ranges from light yellow to orange-red depending on dilution concentration. It has good heat resistance (almost no fading after heating at 160°C for 2 hours, basically no change in color at huile temperature of 200°C), good acid resistance, and good emulsifying dispersibility. It can be widely used in coloring various foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products.