Sodium nitrite and paprika oleoresin discolouration

Hi Guys Just got a question about sodium nitrite and oleoresin, I am currently developing a premix for a cured meat and ran into some problem with discolourati…

1. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   Well sodium nitrite will slowly release Nitrogen oxides in acidic environment ( might be possible in spice mixes )..This can bleach the carotenoids in paprika extracts creating of…

2. Cong reply

   Thanks Roy, I actually tried blending it with small particle ingredients like potato starch, silicone dioxide to act like "encapsulation" before but was only able to slow down the…