PRODUCT : OLEORESIN CAPSICUM 5% 5,000-15,000 CU

DESCRIPTION : Obtained by solvent extraction of the dried pods of Indian red chillies, Capsicum annuum L.

or Capsicum frutescens L. (Family : Solanaceae)

SPECIFICATIONS

Appearance : Dark red viscous liquid.

Capsaicin* : 5 - 5.5% by UV

Colour Value** : 5,000 to 15,000 cu

Residual Solvent*** : 20 ppm max.

Extraction solvent : Acetone-Hexane/Methanol

Additives(optional):

Mono and diglycerides of edible vegetable oils

(E-471) Refined sunflower oil

Dispersibility/Solubility: Can be dispersed on

dry/liquid carriers such as salt, dextrose,

edible oils and lecithin. Partially soluble in

alcohol and fixed oils.

Microbiology

#Total Plate Count :< 10cfu/ gm

##Total Yeast and Mould Count: < 10cfu/ gm

###E. coli : <3MPN/g

####Salmonella : Absent in 25gm

PACKING

200, 25 kg steel drums; 20, 10 kg HDP pails/jars

STORAGE

Store in full, tight containers in a cool dry place

protected from light and oxidation.

SHELF LIFE

12 months under the specified storage conditions.

LABELLING

The label displays product name, lot number, net

weight, gross weight and other information/marks

specified by the customer.

HANDLING

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear face

shields/goggles and hand gloves while handling.

Stir well before transferring the product from the

container.

CAUTION

Use only additives/diluents compatible with this

product; non-compatible diluents/additives

can lead to sedimentation. Add the proposed

diluent/additive to a sample of the product in the

same proportion and confirm absence of

sedimentation prior to mixing.