What is it about?
The paper describes about the optimal conditions for extracting oleoresins from dehydrated Bhut jolokia also known as Capsicum chinense, once claimed to be the hottest chilli in the world (2005). It also discusses the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of the oleoresin for further application as a therapeutic agents.
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Why is it important?
Oleoresin is generally a natural or synthetic blend of essential oils and resins that has various applications in the food industry. The study provides a protocol for extraction of Bhut jolokia oleoresin stating the optimized conditions for obtaining maximum yield and also the characteristics of the oil
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This page is a summary of: Supercritical fluid extraction of Bhut Jolokia oleoresin and its quality analysis, SN Applied Sciences, February 2021, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s42452-021-04218-y.
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