Solubility/Dispersibility
Dispersible in water and oil with mild agitation. Easily incorporated into a variety of food products after spreading or dispersing onto dry carriers such as salt, maltodextrin, flour, rusk, or seasonings.

Color
Available with color standardized at 2,000 Standard International Units (50 ASTA). Aquaresin® Tabasco Pepper Extract is highly decolorized and, at typical dosage rates, will impart virtually no color to the foods or seasonings in which it is used.

Pungency or % Major Capsaicinoid Range
Aquaresin® Capsicum is available at a pungency of 500,000 Scoville Heat Units or with capsaicinoid content standardized at 2%. Aquaresin® Tabasco Pepper Extract is available at a pungency of 100,000 Scoville Heat Units.

Reduced and No-Fat Foods
The occurrence of "hot spots" in reduced- and no-fat food often stems from incompatibility between the source of pungency (the capsicum oleoresin) and the food product. It may be the result of separation or the migration of pungency to concentrations of lipids in the food. Aquaresin® Capsicums can reduce or eliminate "hot spots" in:

sauces, dips, and salad dressings.

emulsion-type sausages, such as hot dogs and bologna.

Add pungency to Retorted and Canned Foods such as:

pasta sauces and canned pasta.

soups and stews.

cook-in-sauces.

canned chili.

Unique Dispersibility

Aquaresin® Capsicums are dispersible in both oil and water. This characteristic is exclusive to Aquaresins®. When used in emulsions, pungency is delivered to both the oil and water phase. This may amplify the perception of heat and allow for reduced dosage rates as compared to oleoresins.

Aquaresin® Capsicums are miscible with all other Kalsec® Aquaresins® making it easy to create homogeneous liquid spice blends.

Complements Manufacturing Processes
Aquaresin® Capsicums are compatible with manufacturing processes. Add to moderately agitated brine or water tanks prior to metering into:

mayonnaise and salad dressings.

ketchup and barbecue sauce.

mustard.

pasta sauce.

Aquaresin® Tabasco Pepper Extract can be labeled "Tabasco Pepper Extract," complementing your label on Mexican, "Tex-Mex," and southwest-style foods such as:

spiced, natural process cheese, and cheese sauces.

Mexican-style sauces such as mole, taco, and enchilada.

salsa.

hot sauces.