Product Offerings
Products:
Capsaicin Products: Paprika Oleoresin, Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsaicin Powders, Capsaicin Crystals
Natural Food Additives: Chili Red Pigment, Chili Oil Resin, Chili Pepper Seed Oil
Animal Feed Ingredients: Crude Fiber Feed
Yunnan Honglv Capsaicin Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kunming, Yunnan Province, is a specialized manufacturer and high-tech enterprise focused on the extraction and production of capsaicin and chili-derived bioactive compounds. With a strong commitment to agricultural biotechnology and green processing technologies, the company serves global industries in food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and animal nutrition.
Company Background
Yunnan Honglv Capsaicin Co., Ltd. is one of the earliest enterprises in China to specialize in the standardized extraction of capsaicin and chili oleoresins. Located in one of China's richest chili-growing regions, the company benefits from direct access to raw materials sourced from contracted farms across Yunnan. Its proximity to these agricultural bases ensures consistent supply, quality control, and traceability from farm to factory.
As a recognized high-tech enterprise, the company has invested significantly in research and development, automated extraction lines, and modern quality assurance systems to deliver concentrated capsaicinoid products tailored to industrial applications.
Core Business Areas
1. Capsaicin and Oleoresin Products
- Paprika Oleoresin: A natural red pigment extracted from sweet chili, widely used in food coloring for snacks, sauces, and seasoning blends.
- Capsicum Oleoresin: Contains a high percentage of capsaicinoids, used in spicy food products, pain relief creams, and self-defense sprays.
- Capsaicin Powders & Crystals: Highly purified forms of capsaicin used in pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicine, and industrial defense products.
2. Natural Food Additives
- Chili Red Pigment: Water- and oil-soluble colorants with strong stability and vivid hue for processed foods.
- Chili Pepper Seed Oil: Rich in essential fatty acids and capsaicinoids, used in functional oils and wellness formulations.
3. Animal Nutrition
- Crude Fiber Feed from Chili Residue: Byproduct used in animal feed for its digestive and metabolic stimulation effects.
Specialization and Unique Strengths
- Full-Spectrum Chili Processing: Processes all parts of the chili—from pericarp to seeds—to extract multiple value-added products.
- High-Purity Cap Extraction: Specializes in industrial-scale purification of capsaicin crystals exceeding 95% purity, suitable for pharmaceutical use.
- On-Site Cultivation Contracts: Collaborates with local farms over thousands of mu to cultivate non-GMO, high-capsaicin chili varieties.
- Advanced Extraction Technology: Utilizes supercritical CO₂ and solvent extraction systems to ensure high yield and purity.
Target Market
The company caters to a wide range of industrial sectors:
- Food and Beverage: Manufacturers of snacks, sauces, spice blends, and hot sauces.
- Pharmaceutical and Medical: Producers of topical analgesics, anti-inflammatory creams, and pain patches.
- Defense and Law Enforcement: Suppliers of pepper spray and deterrent sprays.
- Animal Nutrition: Feed producers incorporating chili derivatives for improved digestion and feed efficiency.
Key export destinations include:
- India, South Korea, Japan, the U.S., Germany, and Mexico, where chili-based ingredients have high culinary and industrial demand.
Certifications and Compliance
Yunnan Honglv Capsaicin Co., Ltd. aligns with both national and international quality and safety standards:
- ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems
- HACCP: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
- GMP Pre-compliant Facilities: For pharmaceutical-grade capsaicin production
- HALAL and KOSHER Certifications: Available for major food-grade product lines
All products are batch-tested for capsaicin content, purity, residual solvents, and heavy metals to meet international export requirements.
Financial and Shipment Data
Although detailed financials are not publicly disclosed, industry sources and trade data platforms such as ImportYeti and Volza confirm:
- Regular export activity under HS codes 330190, 320300, and 130219
- Estimated annual production capacity of:
- 1,200+ tons of capsicum oleoresin
- 200+ tons of paprika pigment
- 20+ tons of high-purity capsaicin crystals
Export growth has averaged 15–20% year-over-year, with increased demand from food processing and pain relief sectors.
Capabilities
- Automated Extraction Lines: Supports continuous extraction with adjustable solvent flow and temperature control.
- Custom Formulation: Can adjust color strength, capsaicin percentage, solubility, and particle size as per customer requirements.
- OEM/ODM Services: Available for bulk shipments, private label formats, and integrated supply solutions.
- Export Documentation: Complete support including COA, MSDS, TDS, and regulatory registration for pharmaceuticals and food additives.
Major Achievements
- Recognized as a Yunnan Provincial High-Tech Enterprise
- Exclusive development partner with local chili breeding programs
- Supplier to national-level spice and hot sauce brands in China
- Continuous participation in China Food Ingredients Expo, Plant Extract Expo, and PharmaTech Asia
Customer Testimonials
Although formal testimonials are not publicly listed, repeat buyers from India, Mexico, and the U.S. have praised:
- “Consistent heat index and pigment strength across batches.”
- “Excellent customer service and timely customs clearance documentation.”
- “Their pharmaceutical-grade capsaicin passed our third-party validation tests for topical use without deviation.”
These endorsements affirm Yunnan Honglv Capsaicin’s position as a premium supplier of chili-derived bioactives and food-grade additives in the global market.