Paprika Powder (Special / Extra Grade) Specification Sheet (China Standard)

Ultra-Premium Industrial Paprika Powder Technical Specification

This Paprika Powder (Special / Extra Grade) Specification Sheet defines the highest commercial quality level in the paprika powder product line, manufactured from 100% dehydrated sweet paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) under tightly controlled processing conditions in China.

Designed for premium food manufacturers, high-end seasoning brands, export-oriented processors, and industrial ingredient buyers, this document provides comprehensive technical specifications for supplier qualification, quality benchmarking, and regulatory compliance.

The Special / Extra Grade Paprika Powder represents the top-tier quality category, featuring an exceptionally high ASTA Color Value ≥160, ultra-low moisture content, enhanced volatile oil concentration, and superior sensory purity, making it suitable for the most demanding food applications where color intensity and aroma stability are critical.

Key Specification Highlights

This downloadable specification sheet includes full technical and compliance parameters:

Product identity and botanical origin
Sensory characteristics (deep vivid red color, ultra-premium aroma)
ASTA Color Value ≥160
Moisture content ≤10.0%
Total ash and acid-insoluble ash requirements
Volatile oil content ≥1.0 mL/100g
Non-pungent specification (<100 SHU)
Heavy metal limits (Pb, As)
Aflatoxin B₁ control (GB 2761)
Pesticide residue compliance (GB 2763)
Microbiological requirements (ready-to-eat standard where applicable)
High-barrier packaging requirements (aluminum foil laminated packaging)
Controlled storage conditions (15–25°C recommended)
Shelf-life and transportation handling requirements
Food additive compliance (no additives or contract-based specification)
Labeling requirements including grade declaration (Special Grade / ASTA ≥160)
Chinese GB standard references

Application Areas

Special / Extra Grade Paprika Powder is widely used in:

Premium and ultra-premium seasoning formulations
High-end snack food manufacturing
Gourmet and specialty food products
Export-grade food ingredients
Natural food coloring systems (high intensity)
Meat processing and cured meat products
Fine sauces, condiments, and emulsified foods
Industrial food R&D applications requiring high color stability

Compliance Standards

This specification is developed in accordance with current Chinese national food safety standards, including:

GB/T 15691, GB 2760, GB 2761, GB 2762, GB 2763, GB 29921, GB 7718, GB 28050, and JJF 1070

It ensures compliance with internationally recognized food safety and quality frameworks and serves as a benchmark for premium ingredient procurement and supplier evaluation.

Document Information

Document: Paprika Powder (Special / Extra Grade) Specification Sheet
Product Name: Paprika Powder (Special Grade)
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum L.
ASTA Color Value: ≥160
Country of Origin: China
Document Type: Technical Specification (PDF)
Language: English