does anyone know how to make chili pepper extract? also, what about the process intensifies the heat level??
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Look at the post from Pepper Ridge Farm - http://www.thehotpepper.com/showthread.php?t=14035&highlight=extract
thanks for the lilnk... pretty much the way i thought it would be made, but wanted to make sure
i have some ideas on a better method..i am a little shocked someone would try this with a double boiler.. not a whole lot of contol in that kind of set up....
Do a site search, theres some pics somewhere of the equipment and processes involved
"The extract, known as oleoresin capsicum is made this way: hot chiles are furnace-dried, crushed, and pelletized. They are treated with hexane, which dissolves the capsaicin. The hexane is then evaporated, leaving an extremely hot, oily substance that can be further refined. Then it is used in pepper spray, topical analgesics, and extremely hot sauces"
http://www.fiery-foods.com/ask-dave-...f/1214-AskDave
"The extract, known as oleoresin capsicum is made this way: hot chiles are furnace-dried, crushed, and pelletized. They are treated with hexane, which dissolves the capsaicin. The hexane is then evaporated, leaving an extremely hot, oily substance that can be further refined. Then it is used in pepper spray, topical analgesics, and extremely hot sauces"
http://www.fiery-foods.com/ask-dave-...f/1214-AskDave
