Capsicum is flowering plant belong to family Solanaceae. It is native to South India. The fruits are bright colour. The birds are attracted towards fruits and disperse the seed. Capsicum fruits contain capsaicin. Capsaicin is lipophilic chemical that produce burning sensation in mouth. Capsicum is commonly known as pepper. The fruit of the capsicum plant is used to make medicine.
Botanical name : Capsicum annum
Common name : red pepper, chili pepper
Parts used : fruits
Colour : red to brown colour liquid
Perfumery note : characteristic, powerful and refreshing aroma of capsicum
Capsicum oleoresin is obtains by solvent extraction of dried fruits of Capsicum annum belongs to family Solanaceae. Capsicum oleoresin is red to brown colour liquid.
Capsicum oleoresin contains: capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin, nordihydrocapsaicin, homocapsaicin and homodihydrocapsaicin. It also contains calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin A, B complex and vitamin C.