Chili Botanical Reference Material

$80.00

BioTrace Labs' Chili Botanical Reference Material is a certified Capsicum annuum botanical reference material, developed for HPTLC fingerprinting, phytochemical authentication, and herbal quality-control testing. Each Capsicum annuum fruit reference material batch is botanically verified and profiled to confirm its capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin composition, giving analytical laboratories, spice and food manufacturers, and researchers a dependable chili HPTLC reference material for identity confirmation and comparative phytochemical analysis. As a trusted chili reference material supplier, BioTrace Labs supplies laboratories and manufacturers across the USA, giving them confidence in the authenticity and traceability of every batch they buy.

SKU: BL86269

Category: Botanical Reference Material (BRM)

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Description

Parameter	Details
Botanical Name	Capsicum annuum
Other Names	Chili, Chilli, Red Chili, Lal Mirch
Plant Part Used	Fruit (dried pod)
Family	Solanaceae
Chemical Constituents	Capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin (capsaicinoids), carotenoids
Use	HPTLC, herbal standardization, phytochemical fingerprinting, botanical authentication
Product Form	Whole Dry / Powdered (at 5% extra cost)
Type	Botanical Reference Material (BRM) / Testing purpose
Reference Type	Voucher-grade botanical reference material

Why Use Chili Botanical Reference Material?

Chili (Capsicum annuum) is widely used in food, spice, and herbal-product testing. A characterized botanical reference material provides laboratories with a defined plant material for comparison during identity testing, chromatographic fingerprinting, and raw-material quality assessment.

BioTrace Labs' Chili Botanical Reference Material is intended for analytical and research applications including HPTLC profiling, botanical authentication, phytochemical comparison, and herbal raw-material standardization.

HPTLC Analysis Profile

HPTLC compliant, using an optimized chili HPTLC fingerprint method
Detection under UV 254 nm / 366 nm, plus derivatization
Produces a reproducible capsaicinoid fingerprint for identity and potency-related comparison

Applications

Spice and food raw-material standardization, and chili botanical authentication
Quality control laboratories running comparative phytochemical analysis
Academic and industrial research using Capsicum annuum BRM
Detecting illegal color-enhancement with Sudan dyes (Sudan I–IV), industrial azo dyes historically used to intensify the color of chili and paprika powder and linked to major regulatory recalls due to genotoxicity concerns

Documentation Provided

Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided on request, downloadable via the “Download CoA” button or by using “Ask a Question.”

Packaging & Storage

Packed in airtight, light-resistant containers
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and humidity to preserve capsaicinoid and color content

Disclaimer

For analytical and research purposes only. Not intended for direct consumption.

Frequently asked questions

What is Chili Botanical Reference Material?

Chili Botanical Reference Material is a certified Capsicum annuum botanical reference material used to confirm identity and authenticity through HPTLC fingerprinting and phytochemical comparison.

What is a chili HPTLC fingerprint used for?

A chili HPTLC fingerprint is a chromatographic profile of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin used to confirm that a raw material is genuine Capsicum annuum and free from substitution or illegal color adulteration.

Can this BRM detect illegal dye adulteration in chili powder?

Yes. Comparing a test sample's HPTLC/phytochemical profile against this Capsicum annuum reference material can help flag the presence of unauthorized colorants such as Sudan dyes, which have historically been used to intensify chili and paprika powder color and have triggered regulatory recalls due to safety concerns.

How does this BRM support botanical authentication of chili?

It provides a verified comparison standard against which an unknown chili sample's HPTLC or phytochemical profile can be matched, confirming species identity and detecting mislabeling.

What are the key phytochemical markers in this Capsicum annuum reference material?

The primary markers are capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin, collectively known as capsaicinoids, along with the carotenoids responsible for chili's characteristic red color.

Is this BRM available in bulk from a supplier?

Yes, BioTrace Labs is a chili reference material supplier offering both standard 5g/10g packs and bulk quantities, contact us via “Ask a Question” for bulk or custom orders.

Does this BRM come with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA)?

Yes, a Certificate of Analysis confirming the HPTLC fingerprint and identity of each batch is available on request via the Download CoA option.

How should this BRM be stored to preserve its active markers?

Store it in a cool, dry place inside its original airtight, light-resistant packaging, away from direct light and humidity, to preserve its capsaicinoid and color content.

Do you ship Chili Botanical Reference Material within the USA?

Yes. BioTrace Labs is a US-based supplier of Chili Botanical Reference Material, so US laboratories and manufacturers can order without the customs delays or import paperwork that come with overseas suppliers.