A natural red-orange colourant extracted from red peppers. It's used to give products like processed meats, cheese, canned vegetables, and breakfast cereals an appetising warm colour. No flavour is added at typical doses. Considered safe by EFSA and FDA with no major health concerns. Some people sensitive to paprika may notice mild reactions, but this is rare. One of the more reassuring colourants on the list.
This additive is authorised to be used in the following 13 food categories:
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