Paprika is an extract from the fruits of Capsicum annuum or Capsicum frutescens. It is primarily used as a coloring and/or flavoring in food products. It is reddish-brown in appearance. Foods colored with paprika include cheese, orange juice, spice mixtures, sauces, sweets, ketchup, soups, fish fingers, chips, pastries, fries, dressings, seasonings, jellies, bacon, ham, ribs, and even cod fillets. In poultry feed, it is used to deepen the color of egg yolks.