How to Make Pure Capsaicin at Home!
The compound that gives peppers their spicy or hot flavor is called capsaicin.In mammals, capsaicin causes a sensation of burning in the mouth, eyes and nose.Birds don't feel the sensation of contact with capsaicin, the main ingredient in pepper seeds.
Capsaicin is used in a number of ways.It helps with conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism, and it has a pain-relieving effect.It is a good deterrent since it only works on mammals.Gardeners use it to protect their crops and gardens.The active ingredient in pepper spray and bear spray was used in self defense.It is possible to extract something close to the real deal from chili peppers with a few simple steps and some basic supplies.
Pick the peppers that have the highest concentrations of capsaicin.The Scoville Heat Units are used to measure the heat of peppers.The hotter the pepper, the higher the SHU number.Peppers with a high concentration of capsaicin are known to rank between 500,000 and 3,200,000 SHU.There are a number of super-spicy cultivars, including Bhut Jolokia, Carolina Reaper, Red Savina, Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, Pepper X, Dragon's Breath and Naga Morich.
The peppers can be dried in an oven or dehydrator over the course of a few weeks.You can avoid this step by buying peppers already dried.
Pick the best parts of the pepper.Capsaicin is concentrated in the white pith that surrounds the pepper fruit.It is present in the flesh of the fruit, but not very concentrated.Everything below the stem is the best part of the pepper.
You can grind the peppers, seeds, and all into a fine powder using a hand grinder, an electric spice or coffee one, a blender, or a mortar and pestle.It's a good idea to wear rubber gloves, safety glasses, and a mask over your face and nose during this part, as inhaling peppers can irritate the nose and lungs and cause a nasty spicy surprise the next time you use them.The next step is faster and more effective if the dried peppers are pulsated.
You can put the peppers in the jar.Before you seal the jar, cover the powdered peppers with anhydrous pure ethanol and then some.The pepper powder can be put in the jar for three days to a week.If you want to get rid of the pepper bits, place the coffee over a pan or bowl and let it sit for a while.
If you want to keep the liquid, you can either boil it at a low temperature or leave it in a pan.The results after boiling are almost pure.Gloves and a face mask are required when handling this substance, as it can cause injury to humans and other mammals.
When it comes into contact with the eyes, nose, mouth and lungs, pure capsaicin can be dangerous.When working with chili peppers, wear protective gloves, a mask, and glasses.