Oragnoleptic properties

Specification

Appearance

Clolourless to pale yellow clear liquid

Odour 

Characteristic Pungent smell of ground capsicum.

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble 1 vol. of solute in 3vol. of solvent (96%)

Color Value

3000-6000 cu

Physical Characteristic

Refractive index @ 20 ^oC

1.459 to 1.525

Specific gravity @ 25 ^oC

1.015  to 1.065

Acid value

NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm

Water content

0.30% Max

Chromatographic Analysis:%

Capsaicin content

0.1-16.5