Capsicum is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae, native to the Americas, cultivated worldwide for their chili pepper or bell pepper fruit.
| CAS number | 8023-77-6 |
| Botanical Name | Capsicum frutescens L |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
| Origin of raw material | Egypt |
| Origin of product | Egypt |
| Extraction method | Spray drying |
| Application | Traditional use In herbal medicines for external use, such as salves or warming patches, chili is used to relieve muscle pain, such as back pain .In folk medicine, chili preparations are used for frostbite or arthritis. In addition, folk medicine is known to use chili internally for hoarseness and sore throat. In food The chili extract gives food and beverages a hot pungent flavour. In food supplements Today, a significant number of clinical studies provide substantial evidence that daily consumption of capsaicinoids contribute to weight management through reduction of energy intake. Chili extracts with capsaicinoids as bioactive ingredients have the potential, if taken regularly, to be used for natural weight-loss. In cosmetics In cosmetics, chili extracts are used as skin conditioners and fragrances. |
| Shelf Life | 5 years |
