Capsanthin
Capsanthin is a paprika-derived natural red-orange pigment valued for its warm visual tone and formulation flexibility. It is commonly used in snacks, seasonings, sauces, bakery, and savory food systems requiring a natural red-orange appearance.
What is Capsanthin?
Capsanthin is sourced from red pepper / paprika fruit (Capsicum annuum L.) and is used as a natural coloring ingredient in modern food, beverage, supplement, and specialty formulation systems. It contains Capsanthin / Capsorubin and typically appears as a orange-red to deep red powder or oil dispersion. Depending on the project, it can be supplied in grades tailored to shade intensity, color value, solubility, carrier system, and application compatibility.
As a professional natural color supplier, we focus on reliable batch-to-batch consistency, application-oriented customization, and clean-label positioning. Capsanthin is widely used where brands need a orange-red to deep red visual effect together with practical manufacturing performance in oil-dispersible or emulsified grades for snacks, sauces, seasonings, and savory product systems.
Functional Characteristics & Technical Features
- Natural Coloring Performance: Helps deliver a orange-red to deep red appearance in suitable product systems.
- Application Flexibility: Can be selected in grades matched to solubility, carrier, and processing requirements.
- Standardized Quality: Produced with attention to identity, consistency, and controlled manufacturing standards.
- Formulation Support: Suitable for use in powders, premixes, tablets, gummies, confectionery, beverages, bakery, and other food systems depending on grade.
- Clean Label Positioning: Supports plant-based or naturally positioned product concepts where applicable.
- B2B Supply Reliability: Available for OEM, formulation development, and bulk ingredient sourcing projects.
Typical Product Specifications
| Product Name | Capsanthin |
|---|---|
| Botanical / Source | red pepper / paprika fruit (Capsicum annuum L.) |
| Coloring Components | Capsanthin / Capsorubin |
| Appearance | Orange-Red to Deep Red Powder or Oil Dispersion |
| Specification | Capsanthin strength and carrier system customized by application |
| Part Used / Source | Fruit |
| Solubility | Oil-dispersible / Emulsified grades available |
| Test Method | HPLC / UV |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months When Properly Stored |
| Storage | Store in sealed containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. |
| Certificates | ISO22000, HACCP, KOSHER, HALAL (subject to specific batch / project requirements) |
Application Fields
- Seasonings & Snacks: Suitable for coated snacks, seasoning blends, instant foods, and savory powders.
- Sauces & Prepared Foods: Provides a paprika-type red-orange color in sauces, condiments, and processed foods.
- Bakery & Meat Alternatives: Can be used in bakery fillings and plant-based products where a warm red tone is desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specifications do you offer?
We commonly provide grades matched to application needs, such as capsanthin strength and carrier system customized by application. Customized options can be discussed according to your target shade, processing conditions, and label positioning.
Is this ingredient water-soluble?
Capsanthin is typically supplied as oil-dispersible / emulsified grades available. The final behavior depends on the selected grade, carrier system, and your finished application.
Is it suitable for vegetarian or vegan formulations?
Yes, capsanthin sourced from paprika is plant-derived and generally suitable for vegetarian and vegan formulations.
Sample Package
Aluminum Foil Bag
Barrel Package
lron-ringed Cardboard Drum
General Package
25kqs by Drum
General Package
25kqs by Carton
About the Manufacturer
Anrui Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is a specialized exporter of high-quality food ingredients and additives. We focus on global trade and custom formulation services for functional ingredients, delivering consistent, compliant, and premium-quality supply solutions to our worldwide clients.
Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, Anrui collaborates with GMP-certified manufacturing partners equipped with advanced testing facilities, including HPLC, UV-VIS spectrophotometry, and microbiological analysis, ensuring every batch meets strict international quality and regulatory standards.
Our products are exported to over 60 countries, serving industries such as food, beverages, supplements, and cosmetics.
