Capsicum

What is Capsicum extract, and what species does it come from?

Capsicum extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Capsicum annuum, a plant in the Solanaceae family, native to Mexico and the southern United States through Central America. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What extract forms of Capsicum are available?

Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) is available from Bio-Botanica as cosmetic glycerin extract, fluid extract, oil infusion, and tincture. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Capsicum originate?

Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) is native to Mexico and the southern United States through Central America. Bio-Botanica sources raw Capsicum against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Capsicum extract available alcohol-free?

Both are available. Capsicum is offered in alcohol-free forms including cosmetic glycerin extract and oil infusion, and in ethanol-based forms including fluid extract and tincture. Tell us which carrier your formulation requires and we will quote the matching Part ID.

Is Capsicum extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Capsicum material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Capsicum extract suited for?

Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Capsicum extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Capsicum extract?

Every Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Capsicum extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Capsicum extract manufactured and tested?

Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.