Certificate of Analysis Product Capsicum oleoresin Botanical name Capsicum annum Method of extraction Cold pressed Appearance Viscous liquid Colour Dark red Odour Pungent Specific gravity 0.910 – 0.940 @ 20°C Optical rotation +10 - +70 @ 20°C Solubility Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water Main constituent: capsaicin Other constituents: moisture 10%; protein 15.9%; fat 6.2%; fibre 30.2%; carbohydrates 31.6%; minerals 6.1%; calcium 160mg/100g; vitamin C 50mg/100g