| Specification | Download |
| Certificate of Analysis (COA) | ofi products are produced to meet our specification. Once you place an order, batch level COA’s are emailed to you at the time of shipment. Please note, the COA will contain all microbiological and physical & chemical analysis parameters available on the spec. Please be sure this specification will work for your application prior to purchasing. |
| Product Origin | New Mexico, USA |
| Ingredients | Paprika, Silicon Dioxide |
| FSMA Notice | Product to be further processed to eliminate microbial hazards |
| Moisture | 11 % MAX |
| Granulation | 95 % MIN THROUGH US #40 |
| Treatment | Untreated |
| Scoville/Heat Unit | Mild (50-2,500) |
| Standard Plate Count (CFU/g) | Not Available: This product does not report Standard Plate Count on the COA. Please be sure this specification will work for your application prior to purchasing. |
| Yeast / Mold / Coliform (CFU/g) | 500 max / 500 max /500 max |
| E Coli | None Detected |
| Salmonella | None Detected |
| Storage | Varies - See Spec |
Where is paprika cultivated?
olam food ingredients grows paprika in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona. Our farmer partners grow our proprietary seed and have been working with us for decades. After harvest takes place, typically September through December, the chiles are brought to our production facility in Las Cruces for processing.
Applications for paprika
So, when can I use paprika? Paprika has many applications, including:
- As a coloring agent in a final application
- Adding color to sausage or plant-based proteins
- To season and color rice dishes, stews and soups
- To dye eggs and clothing
- Sprinkled as a garnish
History of paprika
Paprika is made from varieties of the plant Capsicum annuum. It’s origins can be traced to the Antilles Islands, Central America and southern Mexico, where it has been cultivated for centuries. It is believed that paprika was introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus after he “discovered” it in the New World.
At first, it was only used to decorate gardens of nobility in Europe before its true properties were utilized. It has been used throughout history as a seasoning and as medicine. Paprika is first mentioned in recorded English history in 1896.
| Ships In | 7 Business Days |
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| Ships From | Las Cruces, NM |
| Box Dimensions | 15.5"L x 14"H x 11.5"W |
| Pallet Dimensions | 48"L x 40"W x 62"H |
| Shipping & Delivery | Allow us to manage your shipping needs with our competitive rates across the contiguous United States. Based on your order's total weight, choose from our range of shipping methods:
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| Specification | PDF File Label |
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