Would Annatto mixed with oleoresin paprika cause an allergic reaction?

Is it safe to mix annatto powder with oleoresin paprika to get a better color.

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Best Answer

If you are allergic to neither Annatto nor Oleoresin Paparika(paprika extract), there is no reason you should be allergic to the mixture of the two.

This site even mentions the mixture of the two to get a reddish orange hue.

Annatto blends with turmeric or paprika oleoresin expand the possibilities of the yellow to reddish-orange range.

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What is the purpose of paprika oleoresin?

Paprika oleoresin is used as a source of colour in canned meats, sausages, smoked pork, sandwich spreads, soups, cheeses, orange juice, spice mixtures, sauces, and sweets. In poultry feed, it is used to deepen the colour of egg yolks.

How is paprika oleoresin made?

Paprika Oleoresin is obtained by the extraction of lipids and pigments from the pods of the Capsicum Annuum Linne, which is a sweet red pepper growing in moderate climates. The oil soluble extract is widely used in processed foods such as sausages, surimi, shrimps, dressings, coatings, and snack seasonings.

Does paprika have food coloring?

Oleoresin paprika is a food coloring agent used to color foods a deep red if they are in liquid form or contain liquid fat. It is a natural food coloring that is obtained by extracting lipids, or plant fats, and pigments from sweet red peppers.

Is paprika extract the same as paprika?

The term paprika oleoresin has been used as a synonym of paprika extract. According to the European Commission (EC) specifications, concentrations of up to 250 mg of residual capsaicin/kg i.e. 0.025% are allowed in the food additive. The paprika extract generally contains less than 0.01% capsaicin (JECFA, 2008).

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