Capsimax
capsicum fruit extract (encapsulated capsaicinoids)
Capsicum ExtractLast reviewed: July 11, 2026
Medical & Industry Advisor: Dr. James Pendleton, ND
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Owner and access
- Access model
- Licensed program
What it is
- Capsicum extract produced with OmniActive's Omnibead controlled-release encapsulation technology. [omniactives.com]
Spec parameters buyers should demand
What to ask for on the certificate of analysis and spec sheet. Identity, quality, and regulatory parameters only. This is not advice about efficacy.
| Parameter | What to ask | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Capsaicinoid content and delivery basis | OmniActive describes Capsimax as a concentrated capsaicinoid extract from red chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) delivered in an OmniBead coating. Request the certificate of analysis stating total capsaicinoid content, the assay method, and whether the figure is expressed on the extract basis or the finished-bead basis.[omniactives.com — Capsimax] | For an encapsulated ingredient, a capsaicinoid figure means different things on the extract basis versus the coated-bead basis, so the stated basis is what makes the number usable. |
| Identity and species verification | Confirm the manufacturer runs at least one validated identity test on each incoming lot and documents the botanical species (Capsicum annuum), as 21 CFR 111.75(a)(1) requires for every dietary ingredient.[21 CFR 111.75(a)(1) — identity test required for each dietary ingredient] | Identity testing is a federal manufacturing requirement, and a named species and method are what your quality file needs. |
| Capsaicinoid profile | Ask the CoA to report the capsaicinoid profile (for example capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin) rather than a single combined figure, with the method used.[omniactives.com — Capsimax] | The capsaicinoid profile distinguishes a standardized capsicum extract from a variable crude oleoresin, so it is a defining specification. |
| Heavy metals | Request lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury results with the test method and the limits applied.[21 CFR Part 111 — cGMP for dietary supplements] | Heavy-metal control is a baseline quality attribute for any botanical extract and part of a complete certificate of analysis under 21 CFR Part 111. |
QC and testing considerations
- Every dietary ingredient must pass at least one validated identity test before use (21 CFR 111.75(a)(1)). Confirm your manufacturer runs identity testing on each incoming lot. [21 CFR 111.75(a)(1)]
- Because Capsimax is an encapsulated bead, confirm whether any stated capsaicinoid figure is on the extract basis or the finished-bead basis, so your dosing math uses the right number. [omniactives.com — Capsimax]
- Capsimax is marketed with a self-affirmed GRAS determination; ask for the GRAS dossier so the regulatory basis is on file with the material. [omniactives.com — self-affirmed GRAS for Capsimax]
Further reading: How to read a certificate of analysis and third-party supplement testing.
Reference list
- 21 CFR Part 111 — Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements (identity testing at 111.75) Regulatory
- Capsimax (OmniActive Health Technologies) — encapsulated capsaicinoid extract, owner site Owner technical
- OmniActive — self-affirmed GRAS for Capsimax (owner announcement) Owner technical
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Further reading
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- Pricing, minimum order volumes, or contract terms.
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