Regulatory Approval: In many countries, capsicum oleoresin is regulated as a food additive and flavoring agent. It must meet specific safety and quality standards set by regulatory authorities before it can be used in food products intended for human consumption. These regulations are in place to ensure the safety of food additives, including capsicum oleoresin.
That said, black pepper or white pepper has a distinct spiciness and heat level that can match what paprika brings to the table. In fact, I add the same amount of ground black pepper or white pepper when using it to substitute hot paprika in my recipe.
Chili Sauce Use Cases
This is the first part of our blog series about capsaicin. Stay tuned to learn about how capsaicin works, why we love it so much, and how to help with a bad chilli burn.

Of course you can buy some from the grocery store on your next outing, but this Homemade Chili Sauce is so much better.
The most vital of those ingredients is the Golden Goose Egg Secret #1 of making delicious Chiu Chow sauce at home: garlic. Lots and lots of it—enough to ward off potential dates within a 10-mile radius. Enough to scare the vampires out of your kids’ nightmares. Yes. That much.