Capsicum red pigment, also known as capsicum red, is a tetraterpenoid orange red pigment in mature red pepper fruit, belonging to carotenoid pigments.

Application field 

Food industry

When used in drinks, jelly, soy sauce, sugar and other foods, capsicum red pigment not only has no side effects on human body, but also can increase carotenoid compounds in human body. It is characterized by uniform coloring, stable property, bright color, good brightness, in the food industry has a broad application prospect, especially in soy sauce and other food application.

Medical application

Natural food coloring is also widely used in medicine, such as color in a variety of liquid drugs, red, yellow, green and other colors of pills and pill coats.

Cosmetics

The concept of "naturalization" and "health care" in cosmetics industry has become popular, including the use of pigments. Cosmetics, such as lipstick, rouge, have emerged a small number of natural pigment products.