Product Name Paprika oleoresin Botanical Name Capsicum annuum L CU ICU/CU : 20000-140000 Solubility Water/Oil Paprika oleoresin (also known as paprika extract) is an extract from the fruits of Capsicum. Capsicums are a widely consumed natural foodstuff used as a vegetable, spice or colour. The variety used to manufacture paprika extract for food colouration is Capsicum annuum. Paprika extracts are extensively used in food industry as natural flavouring but also as colouring agent for many foods such as spicy culinary, meat products, cheese food coatings, popcorn oil and cheeses. The product has the characteristic odour of sweet chillies, with a warm note. It is a viscous, reddish-brown homogeneous liquid.