Add extreme heat to anything without the extract taste found in most products that are fortified for extra heat. Crystalline Capsaicin will add intense heat with absolutely no taste or smell of its own, unlike oleoresin extracts that have a rather unpleasant and very noticeable taste.



This crystalline product is extremely soluble in alcohol and soluble in oils such as olive oil with application of gentle warming. It is soluble in all foods but will require maintaining heat at the melting point of around 150° F to fully integrate. Crystalline Capsaicin is not water soluble.



Be aware the heat level of crystalline capsaicin approaches 16 million SHU (Scoville Heat Units). Compare this to Jalapeño pepper at 5 thousand SHU or Carolina Reaper (the hottest pepper on the planet) at up to 2.2 million SHU.



Crystalline Capsaicin dissolved in alcohol and applied a drop at the time will add pure heat to anything from ice cream to apple pie. Add to any favorite condiments, food or even mixed drinks without altering the taste or aroma. If there's a salsa or sauce taste you absolutely love but wish it was hotter, this is the perfect solution.



Capsaicin also has a rich history of health and pain relief benefits but science is discovering even more advanced uses. Search for a study entitled "Topical capsaicin for pain management: therapeutic potential and mechanisms of action of the new high-concentration capsaicin 8% patch" published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia to begin researching this aspect. This is a totally different therapy from the usual topical creams that are typically in the range of 0.025% to 0.1% capsaicin.



Crystalline Capsaicin is to be added to foods and is not intended for direct consumption. This product is not a sauce or a spice but a food additive and should be used only as such. It should be used with extreme caution and handled with care. Avoid any skin contact. When handling, prepare an appropriate working area, use nitrile gloves, respiratory and eye protection. One pair of nitrile gloves will be included with each order.



Available 1, 3, 5 and 10 gram sizes come in plastic bags within mylar packaging.



Purchaser of this product acknowledges the intense heat factor and elements of danger and discomfort if misused. The tiniest particles can cause intense pain to bare skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use this product near children or pets.The seller will assume no responsibility or liability whatsoever from the use or misuse of this product.



This product is derived from specialty capsicum annuum chile peppers bred specifically for lower amounts of the lesser capsaicinoids and maximum heat.



Capsaicin holds a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) title for usage in foods.