Capsicum Oleoresin 0.5 MShu 3.3%

	Botanical Name	:	Capsicum Annuum
	CAS #	:	8023-77-6
	Appearance	:	Dark red-brown with spicy, strong burning odor
	Solubility	:	Soluble in oils, insoluble in water
	Flavor	:	A powerful and refreshing aroma of freshly ground dried fruits of Capsicum
	Extraction Method	:	Solvent extracted product with permitted diluents and emulsifieres

Major Constituents :
Capsaicin, Dihydrocapsaicin, and Nordihydrocapsaicin

Description :
The product is natural and is obtained by the solvent extraction of dried fruits of Capsicum annum L.Selected peppers are dried and ground into a fine powder. The oleoresin in the powder is generally extracted with the addition of an organic solvent. It contains natural Oleoresin Capsicum as the active ingredient

Specification :
Capsaicin Content (by HPLC) : Min. 0.5MShu
Residual solvent : Less than 25 ppm
Capsaicin : Not less than 3.3%

Blends Offered :
The above quality is our standard specification. In addition to this customized blends are also offered to meet specific requirements.

Shelf Life :
18 months under the specified storage conditions.

Uses :
Used to add flavor to various food preparations. 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.