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ASTA 100 paprika powder is an entry-to-mid level industrial coloring ingredient used in seasoning blends, snacks, sauces, and processed foods. It is widely selected by cost-sensitive food manufacturers who require stable red color performance at a controlled budget. This grade is commonly used in bulk industrial formulations where consistency and price efficiency matter more than high pigment intensity.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW<\/h2>\n

ASTA 100 paprika powder is positioned as an economy industrial coloring and seasoning ingredient<\/strong> designed for large-scale food manufacturing where cost-performance balance is more important than premium pigment intensity.<\/p>\n

From 15+ years of export experience, we observe that ASTA 100 consistently performs as the most widely purchased baseline grade<\/strong> across Southeast Asia, Africa, and parts of Eastern Europe. It is not selected for visual perfection but for its ability to deliver stable red tone integration in complex food systems.<\/p>\n

This grade typically shows an ASTA range of 90\u2013110 (average ~100)<\/strong>, which provides moderate coloring strength suitable for blended systems such as seasoning powders, noodle soup bases, and snack coatings. In real production environments, the visual difference between ASTA 100 and ASTA 120 often becomes negligible once mixed with salt, sugar, starch, or oil-based carriers.<\/p>\n

Many procurement teams choose ASTA 100 when they are under pressure to reduce raw material costs without changing final product appearance significantly. In export markets, we often observe that buyers downgrade from ASTA 120\u2013140 to ASTA 100 after pilot production confirms that higher color intensity is not visually necessary in their formulation.<\/p>\n

A common procurement mistake is assuming that higher ASTA always improves product quality. In reality, for applications like instant noodles or curry powders, color saturation is often masked by fats and seasoning matrices. Over-specifying ASTA level leads to unnecessary cost inflation without consumer-visible benefit.<\/p>\n

From a supply chain standpoint, ASTA 100 also provides stronger raw material availability and price stability<\/strong>, since it can be produced from broader harvest batches rather than limited premium pepper lots. This makes it a preferred choice for annual contracts and large-scale tenders.<\/p>\n

Cost-performance positioning is the key reason buyers repeatedly return to this grade. It is not the strongest color option, but it is one of the most economically efficient choices for industrial food systems where formulation engineering matters more than standalone ingredient appearance.<\/p>\n

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS<\/h2>\n
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Parameter<\/th>\nSpecification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Product Name<\/td>\nDehydrated Paprika Powder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ASTA Value<\/td>\n90\u2013110 (Avg. 100)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Form<\/td>\nFine powder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color<\/td>\nDeep red \/ slightly dark tone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Moisture<\/td>\n\u2264 10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ash<\/td>\n\u2264 8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Particle Size<\/td>\n40\u201360 mesh (customizable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heat Level<\/td>\nSweet (SHU < 500)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SO\u2082<\/td>\n< 30 ppm (trace possible)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Microbiology<\/td>\nTPC \u2264 100,000 cfu\/g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Packaging<\/td>\n20\u201325 kg kraft paper bag + PE liner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shelf Life<\/td>\n24 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/td>\nCool, dry, away from sunlight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Origin<\/td>\nChina (Xinjiang, Gansu, Inner Mongolia)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS<\/h2>\n