Plant Description:
Capsicum oleoresin is also called Oleoresins of capsicum, Chili oleoresin, Capsicum Longum resin, and Cayenne pepper resin. It belongs to the Solanaceae family. It has a pungent aroma; it is a homogeneous liquid that is yellowish to brownish in color. The oleoresin is extracted from the solvent extraction method.
It is an organic substance, it is a mixture of oil and resin that is obtained from the plant. Capsicum Oleoresin is too much-concentrated substance. This amazing product has a longer shelf life due to lower moisture content and it can be easily carried or transported due to its concentrated form. It is commonly used as a culinary spice. Due to the presence of capsaicin, in capsicum oleoresin, it has toxicological and biological effects.
Oleoresin is a natural organic product, that is made up of bioactive metabolites. It is a resin-like liquid obtained from the plant. It is the true essence of spices and can replace whole species. It is obtained from the plant by solvent extraction method.
Application:
Flavoring: Used for creating pungency, spiciness, hot flavors in food products, sauces, ready to eat foods, processed foods, sweets, emulsified processed meats & fish products, spice mixtures, pickles, beverages
Coloring: Coloring of food, cheese, eatables, medicines are few common applications where chili oleoresin gives a range of red color
Safety gear: It is used in making safety gear for self defense products and can make a person blind for few minutes
Preservative: Capsaicinoids help to preserve the meet and other food items against microbial activity
Therapeutic: Used in Pharmaceuticals as additive active ingredient in analgesic products, topical ointments & lotions, Neurological effectiveness, cancer treatment
Nutritional: Used in weight reduction products, dietary products
Benefits:
It is amazing for increasing the metabolism of the body, it burns the
extra calories, it lowers the triglycerides level in the bloodstream
It is a rich source of vitamins C and A. Due to the presence of vitamins, it exhibits antioxidant properties, thus preventing the free-moving radicals.
It is also used to treat digestive issues. It helps in digestion and it also has laxative properties.
It is also used to treat cardiac problems like bronchial asthma, cataracts, and osteoarthritis.
The capsaicin present in capsicum blocks the transmission
of pain to the spinal cord. It is amazing for those having post-operative trauma.
The capsicum oleoresin is also used to treat cancer. It has anti-cancer properties.