Capsicum Oleoresin

Product name:Capsicum Oleoresin


Description:Extract of Indian red chillies, Capsicum annum L. or capsicum frutescens L.

Storage:Store in full, tight containers in a cool dry place, protected from sun light.

Appearance:Dark red viscous liquid parameters.

Odour:Characteristic pungent odour of Chillies.

Additives:Permitted additives to standardise the product.

Dispersibility/solubility:No preservative or antioxidants used.

Product Use:Capsicum Oleoresin is prepared by extracting the crushed capsicum (Capsicum Annum Linn) with volatile solvents by percolation method. It contains the pungent principles, capsicin not less that 8 percent. It also contains the red colouring matter called Capsanthin. This product is a powerful irritant and a carminative, which is also used as a counter irritant in lumbago and neuralgia. It can also be used to treat stomach ache that involves poorly functioning stomach muscles and as an antibacterial agents.