Capsicum Oleoresin (Hot Red Chillies)
Capsicum Oleoresin is prepared by extracting the crushed capsicum (Capsicum Annum Linn) with volatile solvents by extraction. It contains the pungent components, capsicin not less that 8 percent. It also contains the red colouring matter as well. 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 agent.
Quick Facts
Botanical Name : Capsicum annum
Family Name : Solanaceae
Name in some International Languages:
Spanish - Pimento
Arabic - Filfil Ahmar
Chinese - Hesiung Yali Chiao
Flavour Characteristics : lightly Bitter Pungent, Flavoursome
Usage Profile : Foods, and some Medicines
Commercial part : Green as well as ripe & dried pod (fruit)
Harvesting Season: January to August, September to December
Specifications
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. Soluble in Oils & Alcohols
Spice Equivalent : Can be dispersed in dry/liquid carriers such as salt, dextrose, edible oils, lecithin, benzyl alcohol etc.
Capsaicin : One kg replaces 100 kg raw chillies. 10% - UV spectrometric
Colour Value : 15000 CU (max) €“ MSD €“10
Residual solvent : 20 ppm (max) EOA
Microbiology : Free from microbial contaminants.
Shelf Life : 24 months under the specified storage conditions.
Handling : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Warm slightly and stir well before drawing the product from the container.
Caution : Use only additives/diluents compatible with this product; use of non-compatible diluents /additives can lead to sedimentation. Add the specified diluent/additive to a sample of the product in the same proportion and confirm absence of sedimentation prior.