Oleoresins · High Capsaicin · Colour Extraction
Chilli Oleoresin
Capsicum annuum / Capsicum frutescens · Capsicum Oleoresin · Paprika Oleoresin
Extracted from high-ASTA Rajasthan chillies using food-grade solvents. PAX Herbal supplies chilli oleoresin in two primary profiles: high-colour paprika type and high-pungency capsicum type. Residual solvent <25ppm. Standardised capsaicin content with GC/MS testing per batch.
About This Product
Chilli Oleoresin
Chilli oleoresin is a concentrated liquid extract of dried red chillies — capturing both the colour compounds (capsanthin, capsorubin) and the pungency compounds (capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin) in a single viscous extract. It is the primary natural red colorant and heat-source used by the global food manufacturing industry, offering standardised and consistent performance over raw chilli powder.
PAX Herbal produces chilli oleoresin from high-ASTA Rajasthan chillies using food-grade hexane extraction followed by solvent stripping to below 25ppm residual. Two distinct profiles are available: Paprika oleoresin (high colour, 100,000+ ASTA, low capsaicin — used for natural red colouring) and Capsicum oleoresin (high pungency, 2–4% capsaicin — used for heat standardisation). Both meet EU food safety and residual solvent standards.
Supplied to processed food manufacturers, sauce and condiment companies, pharmaceutical capsaicin preparation makers and natural food colour ingredient suppliers worldwide.
Key Specifications
- Capsaicin2–4%
- ASTA Colour100,000+ units
- Residual Solvent<25 ppm
- ViscosityViscous liquid / paste
- OriginRajasthan, India
- Pack Size25–200 kg drums
- MOQ25 kg
- Lead Time10–14 Days
Available Grades
Grades & Specifications
| Grade | Capsaicin | ASTA Colour | Residual Solvent | Pack | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paprika Oleoresin | 0.1% | 100,000+ | <25ppm | 25–200kg drums | Natural food colour, E160c |
| Capsicum Oleoresin (2%) | 2% | 60,000+ | <25ppm | 25–200kg drums | Heat standardisation, sauces |
| Capsicum Oleoresin (4%) | 4% | 50,000+ | <25ppm | 25–200kg drums | High-heat applications, pharma |
| Water-Dispersible Grade | 1–2% | 80,000+ | <25ppm | 25kg drums | Beverage, dairy colouring |
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End Uses
Applications & Industries
Natural Food Colour
Paprika oleoresin (E160c) is the leading natural red-orange food colourant — used in snacks, dairy, sauces.
Heat Standardisation
Capsicum oleoresin allows precise, consistent chilli heat in processed food without particle issues.
Pharmaceutical
Capsaicin is the active in topical pain relief patches and creams for arthritis and neuropathic pain.
Sauce & Condiments
Used in hot sauce, sriracha, chilli sauce and condiment manufacturing for consistent flavour.
Snack Seasoning
Used in seasoning blends for crisps, popcorn, nachos and savoury snack coatings.
Nutraceuticals
Capsaicin used in metabolism-boosting and thermogenic supplement formulations.
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