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Product Description
Chili Extract, Water Soluble Capsicum Oleoresin,Chili Pepper Extract powder
English name: Chili Pepper Extract / Capsaicin
Latin name: Capsicum Frutescens L.
Part of used: Seed
Appearance : Yellow Brown to Light Pale Fine Powder.
Active ingredients: Capsaicin(Capsaicinoids),Synthetic Capsaicin,
Specification: 1~98%
Test methods: HPLC
CAS number: 404-86-4,85940-30-3,8023-77-6
Molecular formula : C18H27NO3
Molecular weight: 305.41
Bulk Density: 0.50~0.58g/ml.
Different Types of Product:
What is Capsaicin extract?
Capsaicin is the active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contant. Capsaicin and several related compounds are called capsaicinoids and are produced as a secondary metabolite by chili peppers, propably as deterrents against certain herbivores and fungi. Pure capsaicin is a hydrophobic, colorless, odorless, crystalline to waxy compound.
Where will Capsaicin be used for?
Food
Because of the burning sensation caused by capsaicin which it comes in contact with mucous membrance, it is commonly used in food products to give them added spicy or "heat" . In high concentrations, capsaicin will also cause a burning effect on other sensitive areas of skin.
Medical
Capsaicin is currently used in topical ointments, as well as a high-dose dermal patch, to relieve the pain of peripheral neuropathy such as post-herpestic neuralgia caused by shingles. Capsaicin creams are used to treat peoriasis as an effective way to reduce itching and inflammation.
Kiling insect
Capsaicine also can be used to killing insects.Including some other animals.For example,some one will attrite the capsaicine and then put it in the feed of the humming bird.It will reach the destination of driving squirrels because squirrels are afraid of hot pepper,but humming birds are not.
Application of Capsaicin :
1.Natural red coloring matter
2.Natural condiment &seasoning
3.Good ingredient for health product, pharmaceuticals and cosmetic.