Southern Spices & Extracts

Anna Nagar, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu

Capsaicin is a phytochemical present in red chilli peppers. Pure capsaicin is a hydrophobic, colorless, odorless and crystalline to waxy compound. Capsaicin is the major capsaicinoid present in red chilli pepper. The other capsaicinoids include:

These capsaicinoids are the compounds that give red chilli pepper its characteristic pungency or heat. The capsaicinoid concentration varies with the variety of red chilli pepper. In lay man terms, the hotter the chilli the higher the capsaicinoid concentration in the chilli.

Natural Capsaicin 95% powder essentially contains 95% capsaicinoids and the concentration of capsaicin in this is more than 55% followed dihydrocapsaicin and nordihydrocapsaicin.

Natural capsaicin 95% powder is not soluble in water but it is very soluble in solvents like ethanol and vegetable oils. Natural capsaicin powder is used as a pharmaceutical ingredient mainly in topical ointments or creams which provide temporary relief of minor aches, strains, sprains and pains of muscles and joints. The treatments mostly involve physical application of ointment or cream in the area of discomfort. There are also capsaicin patches available in the market, which serve a similar purpose. Apart from this Capsaicin is used in the treatment of a number of other ailments. Capsaicin is also used in a number of household and garden pest repellant products. It is also the key ingredient in pepper sprays which is an effective riot control and self defense chemical spray agents.

The easiest home remedy for cooling the burning sensation caused by exposure to capsaicin on skin is yoghurt, cold milk or other dairy products.

India is one of the major red chilli pepper exporting countries in the world. There are many varieties of red chilli pepper grown across the country. Each of these varieties differs from each other in pungency and color. The naga jolokia and the birds eye chillies are among the hottest chillies in the world and the bydagi chillies are known for their bright red color. Please refer to the pungency and color value chart for comparison of the different varieties of red chilli peppers.

Red chilli peppers are mostly consumed as a whole or in powdered or flaked form. The red chilli paste is also many a chefs loyal companion in the kitchen.

Red chilli peppers are rich in carotenoids and capsaicinoids. The carotenoids are extracted to be used as a food coloring agent and the capsaicinoids are extracted for use in pharmaceuticals mainly because of their anti inflamatory properties.

Red chilli powder is a major food ingrediant in indian and international cuisines. It brings its characteristic bright red color and pungency to any preparation it is used in.

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Quality manufactured from good quality dried red chillies goods free from Sudan red colourings

Red Chilli Flakes are obtained by crushing ripe, dried fruits of capsicum. Red Chilli Flakes are a vital ingrediant in pizzas all over the world. they are usually added as a garnish along with oregano flakes to add a bit of spice to the pizza.

Red Chilli Paste with Salt and Vinegar

Paprika Oleoresin is a deep red colored, semi viscous liquid extracted from dried red pepper or paprika. it draws its deep red color from various Carotenoids present in Red Pepper.

Paprika Oleoresin is a natural extract without any antioxident.it is highly sensitive to light, heat and air.

It is used primarily as a natural food coloring agent. oil and water soluble variations of Paprika Oleoresin in different concentrations are used to colour food products such as Cheese, Sauces, Meat products, Juices, Spice blends and Sweets. It is also used as an ingredient in poultry feed to enrich the color of the Egg yolk.

Capsicum Oleoresin is a brownish yellow colored light-semi viscoue liquid or solidified form extracted from Dried Red Pepper. Capsicum Oleoresin is essentially a concentration of capsaicinoids which give red pepper its charecteristic pungency.