Adherence to Recommended Usage Levels: When used in food products, capsicum oleoresin should be added in accordance with recommended usage levels and guidelines provided by regulatory authorities and food safety agencies. Excessive use of any food additive, including capsicum oleoresin, may lead to potential health risks.
Now, what if you have regular paprika but don’t have the smoked variant? Can you still use it? The answer is yes! But only if you combine it with cumin and cayenne. On its own, regular or plain paprika doesn’t have the flavor that its smoked version is known for. Mixing it with cumin will bring a rich and earthy flavor, while cayenne adds heat and smokiness. With all three, you can create something close to smoked paprika.
