Water Soluble Capsicum Oleoresin
Water Soluble Capsicum Oleoresin is a capsicum extract that has been pre-emulsified with food-grade surfactants and co-solvents so that it disperses cleanly into aqueous matrices without oiling out.
The active capsaicinoid fraction is unchanged. What changes is the carrier system: polysorbate 80, polysorbate 20, ethanol, propylene glycol, or glycerol are blended in so that the finished concentrate forms a clear or translucent solution when stirred into water.
We source bulk Water Soluble Capsicum Oleoresin from top China manufacturers for our partners. The manufacturer is in Shandong. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.
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- Packaging
- 25 kg galvanised drum, nitrogen blanketed
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Red to dark red clear to slightly viscous liquid |
| Active Oleoresin Content | 20.0-50.0% in the surfactant blend |
| Total Capsaicinoids (HPLC) | 0.20-0.65%, corresponding to the declared pungency |
| Pungency | 30,000-100,000 SHU (beverage-clarity grade), ± 5% of declared |
| Carrier and Emulsifier System | Polysorbate 80 or polysorbate 20 with ethanol, propylene glycol or glycerol |
| Dispersion in Water | 1% in water at 25 °C gives a clear to slightly hazy solution, no oiling out in 24 h |
| Specific Gravity (25 °C) | 1.030-1.120 |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 4.0-6.5 |
| Residual Solvent (hexane) | ≤ 25 mg/kg |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and Mould | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative/25g |
Common Markets Grades
Water Soluble Capsicum Oleoresin is graded on SHU and on dispersion class.
Beverage-clarity grades typically run at 30,000 to 100,000 SHU and produce a clear or only slightly hazy solution at use levels in soft drinks and ready-to-drink shots.
Sauce and dressing grades sit at 100,000 to 500,000 SHU and may form a fine micro-emulsion rather than a true solution, which is acceptable in opaque matrices.
Polysorbate-80 systems carry higher payloads of capsaicinoids and tolerate hot fill, while ethanol/propylene-glycol systems are preferred where polysorbate is restricted by label or by religious certification.
Most grades carry 20 to 50 percent active oleoresin in the surfactant blend.
Applications
- Functional shots and ginger-chili wellness beverages
- Hot sauces with a clean, syrupy texture rather than a separated oil layer
- Bloody Mary mixes, hot tomato juices, and savory mocktails
- Sports drinks and pre-workout beverages positioning on thermogenesis
- Liquid spice blends and flavour concentrates for QSR (quick-service restaurant) dispensers
- Pickle brines, fermented vegetable liquors, and hot-pepper vinegars
- Marinades and injection brines for poultry and pork
- Clear gels, glazes, and sweet-heat dessert sauces
- Alcoholic beverages including chili-infused spirits, hot beers, and spiced ciders
- Plant-based dairy alternatives where oil separation would mark a defect
China Manufacturers of Water Soluble Capsicum Oleoresin
Top Water Soluble Capsicum Oleoresin manufacturers in China.
Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.
How We Help Source Water Soluble Capsicum Oleoresin
Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Water Soluble Capsicum Oleoresin out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Water Soluble Capsicum Oleoresin together with other ingredients such as Capsicum Oleoresin, Ethyl Maltol and White Pepper into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.
Regulatory Status
The same rules govern the capsicum extract component of Water Soluble Capsicum Oleoresin as conventional capsicum oleoresin: Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 in the European Union and 21 CFR 182.20 in the United States, where it is GRAS.
The surfactant carriers are regulated separately. Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 approves polysorbate 80 as E433 in the European Union, and 21 CFR 172.840 lists it in the United States. Polysorbate 20 carries E number E432 and a parallel U.S. listing.
The European Union approves propylene glycol as E1520, and it is GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1666 in the United States, with use-level limits in some beverage categories.
Where polysorbate or propylene glycol does not fit the label policy (for example, clean-label or some halal interpretations), an ethanol/glycerol-only system can be specified instead.
Manufacturing Process
Manufacture starts from a standard oil-borne capsicum or capsaicin oleoresin of known SHU. The oleoresin is warmed to a working viscosity and the surfactant system is dosed in under controlled shear.
Polysorbate 80 is the standard surfactant for water-soluble grades because its HLB sits in the right range to emulsify the predominantly non-polar capsaicinoid load into water. Polysorbate 20 is sometimes used where a lower HLB and a different sensory profile are wanted.
Ethanol or propylene glycol is added as a co-solvent to lower the interfacial tension and to keep the finished concentrate fluid at room temperature. Glycerol may be added for mouthfeel and for low-temperature stability.
The blend is homogenised at moderate pressure and filtered. Lot release tests include SHU, dispersion clarity in standard water at a defined use level, and stability at the target fill temperature.
