{"product_id":"paprika-oleoresin-concentrate-natural-color-extract-100-000-cu","title":"Paprika Oleoresin — Concentrate Natural Color Extract (100,000 CU)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaprika Oleoresin is a concentrated paprika extract used to bring rich red-orange color to cured meats, sausages, sauces, marinades, and spice blends. It is especially useful in products like pepperoni, chorizo-style sausage, hot links, snack sticks, smoked sausage, and other cured or cooked meat products where a deeper, more consistent paprika color is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a dry paprika powder. Paprika Oleoresin is a concentrated liquid color extract, meaning a very small amount goes a long way. It can help boost the finished appearance of cured meat products without adding a large amount of dry spice powder that may affect bind, texture, or slicing quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Paprika Oleoresin is \u003cstrong\u003e100,000 CU\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a strong, professional-grade color ingredient for serious sausage makers, salami makers, and small processors looking for a classic pepperoni-style red color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne, 4 oz vial of Paprika Oleoresin will season 250-500 lbs of meat, depending on your use percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pepperoni-style sausage and similar cured meat products:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse up to 0.10% of the green meat weight (we recommend this percentage to replicate the color you see in stores)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a lighter color boost, start lower:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.025%–0.05% of the green meat weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this product is concentrated, it is best to start small, mix thoroughly, and adjust in future batches based on the finished color you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaprika Oleoresin should be dispersed evenly before or during mixing. Since it is highly concentrated and oil-soluble, it can be helpful to pre-mix it into a small amount of oil, melted fat, or liquid from your formulation before adding it to the meat block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor sausage and cured meat applications, add it during mixing so it has time to distribute evenly throughout the meat and fat. Uneven mixing may create streaking or concentrated red spots in the finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Handling Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaprika Oleoresin is a powerful natural color ingredient and can stain hands, clothing, countertops, tools, and packaging. Wear gloves and handle carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is used for color enhancement and does not replace paprika powder, seasoning, salt, cure, starter culture, or a validated meat-processing procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct light and excessive heat. Mix well before use if any natural settling occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100,000 CU\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color enhancement for cured meats, sausage, sauces, marinades, and spice blends\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Pepperoni Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 0.10% of green meat weight\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Butchers' Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63006271439219,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/3054\/4499\/files\/PaprikaOleoresinFront.png?v=1782044195","url":"https:\/\/butcherspantry.com\/products\/paprika-oleoresin-concentrate-natural-color-extract-100-000-cu","provider":"Craft Butchers' Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}