Paprika extract (E160C)
Updated October 2, 2026
Paprika extract (E160C) is a food additive in the “colors” group. It appears in 23,870 products in our database, 8,740 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E160C
- E-number
- E160C
- Function
- Colors
- Found in
- 23,870 products (8,740 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Paprika extract
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Paprika extract.
Popular products with Paprika extract
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d NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 Paprika extract-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Paprika extract and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 How to spot Paprika extract on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Paprika extract?
In our database, Paprika extract most often appears in groceries, snacks, pizzas and frozen foods.
How many products contain Paprika extract?
23,870 published products on Foodmetria list Paprika extract, including 8,740 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.