Product Details
Capsaicin, also known as chili alkaloid or capsaicinoids, is a natural bioactive alkaloid extracted and purified from high-pungency industrial chili peppers such as Yunnan Shuan Shuan Chili, Ghost Pepper, Jindao No.1, and other selected premium chili varieties.
It features high stability, high biological activity, and easy dispersion.
Capsaicin is widely used in pharmaceutical, security, agricultural, food, industrial protection, and other fields. It is a natural active ingredient with both functional value and economic efficiency.
1. Product Advantages
1. High Purity, Low Impurities, and Precise Control
No impurities, no pigment, no oil:
Only pungent active ingredients. It does not stain, does not cause turbidity, and has no raw chili bitterness or unpleasant off-flavor.
Stable batches:
Purity deviation is less than 1%. The pungency is standardized, helping avoid inconsistent heat performance from batch to batch.
Compliance support:
Complies with GB2760, USP, and EP standards, making it suitable for pharmaceutical, food, and daily chemical applications.
2. Extremely Low Dosage and Cost Efficiency
High concentration efficiency:
1g of 98% capsaicin is approximately equivalent to 60g of 10° oil-soluble capsicum extract or about 12kg of dried red chili peppers.
Micro-dosage performance:
A very small dosage of 0.01%–0.1% can deliver strong pungency. It has no residue, requires no filtration, and is easy to integrate into industrial processes.
Long-term cost reduction:
It can replace traditional chili peppers or chili powder. Usage can be reduced by up to 90%, helping save storage, labor, and material loss costs.
3. Multi-Functional Activity and High Added Value
Pharmaceutical Grade Applications
Capsaicin acts on the TRPV1 target and is widely used in topical pain-relief products, such as pain-relief patches and ointments for arthritis, neuralgia, and muscle pain.
It is also used in warming physiotherapy products. The global demand for non-opioid pain relief continues to support strong market potential.
Industrial Grade Applications
Capsaicin is used in environmentally friendly repellents and antifouling applications, such as marine antifouling coatings and agricultural rodent, bird, and insect repellents.
It is also used in non-lethal security spray formulations. As an alternative to highly toxic chemicals, it benefits from increasing environmental and regulatory support.
High-End Food and Functional Beverage Applications
Suitable for extra-hot specialty sauces, weight-management meal replacements, spicy health products, and natural functional food additives.
Daily Chemical and Beauty Applications
Used in warming massage creams, warming body lotions, lip-plumping products, and circulation-promoting products. It supports warming, circulation, and body-care trends in modern cosmetics.
4. Natural, Safe, and Policy-Friendly
Natural source:
Extracted from chili peppers, with no chemical synthesis-related toxicological concerns. It fits the consumer trend toward natural and healthy ingredients.
Environmentally compliant:
Biodegradable, free from heavy metals and organotin compounds, and suitable for green agriculture and environmentally friendly industrial applications.
Policy support:
Aligned with trends such as Healthy China 2030, biological pesticide alternatives, and domestic substitution. The market has strong long-term growth potential.
2. Core Application Scenarios
1. Pharmaceutical and Health Products
Topical Pain-Relief Formulations
Used in capsaicin ointments and pain-relief patches to help relieve osteoarthritis, post-herpetic neuralgia, muscle strain, and related discomfort.
Warming Physiotherapy Products
Suitable for warming patches, shoulder and neck patches, massage creams, and related products. It provides long-lasting warming effects for 4–6 hours, supports circulation, and helps keep the body warm.
2. Industrial Protection
Capsaicin can be used in marine antifouling coatings to inhibit the attachment of barnacles, algae, and other marine organisms.
It can also be used in cable protection coatings to help repel rodents and ants.
3. Agriculture and Environmental Protection
Green Agricultural Repellent
A low-toxicity, environmentally friendly natural raw material for insect, bird, and rodent repellents.
It can be used for pest control in crops, storage facilities, forestry, and related agricultural scenarios. It leaves no chemical residue and meets green agriculture standards.
Security Spray Applications
Provides strong irritation, non-lethal deterrent performance, and effective dispersal capability.
4. Food Industry
Extra-Hot Specialty Sauces
Provides precise pungency and clean heat without unwanted off-flavors. Suitable for premium super-hot sauces and extreme-heat product lines.
Functional Foods
Can be used in weight-management meal replacements and spicy health products to support metabolism and auxiliary weight control.
High-End Foodservice
Suitable for molecular cuisine and creative spicy dishes. It enhances heat at very low dosage without affecting the original flavor of ingredients.
5. Daily Chemical and Beauty Products
Warming Massage Oil / Cream
Supports circulation, body warming, and muscle comfort. Suitable for post-exercise recovery and winter body-care products.
Lip-Plumping Products
Provides mild stimulation for a natural plumping effect, suitable for popular beauty product formulations.
Warming Body Lotion / Hand Cream
Suitable for winter warming, improving cold hands and feet, and supporting health-oriented skincare trends.
3. Product Specifications and Parameters
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White / light yellow crystalline powder, with no visible impurities |
| Total Capsaicinoids | ≥95% by HPLC |
| Capsaicin Content | ≥55% |
| Dihydrocapsaicin Content | ≥35% |
| Melting Point | 62–65°C |
| Heavy Metals | Lead <0.05 mg/kg; Arsenic <0.1 mg/kg |
| Microbiology | Commercially sterile |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Storage | Keep sealed in a cool, dry, and light-proof place at ≤25°C |
Reference Price
| Product Name | Specification | Sales Unit | Price / RMB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capsaicin | 98% White | Per kg | 5,000 |
| Capsaicin | 97% Light Yellow | Per kg | 4,000 |
4. Company Strength
Our company is deeply engaged in the full industrial chain development of natural high-pungency industrial chili peppers.
We are a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, production, sales, and customized services. Our facilities include supercritical CO₂ extraction systems, intelligent extraction workshops, and an independent quality inspection and R&D center.
Our products are widely sold across China and have long served leading customers in food processing, agricultural cultivation, daily chemical products, and security-related industries.
Why Choose Jindao Capsaicin?
Direct Raw Material Supply
We provide stable bulk supply of high-purity capsaicin at 97% and 98%, with competitive pricing and reliable delivery schedules.
Full Traceability System
A complete traceability system covers the entire process from raw materials to production and finished products. Source traceability ensures quality assurance and supply reliability.