Capsicum Powder | Shimla Mirch, Bengulooru Mirapakaya

Capsicum Powder — known as Shimla Mirch in Hindi, Kudamilagai in Tamil, Bengulooru Mirapakaya in Telugu, Kuda Mulagu in Malayalam, Dhobli/Bhopli Mirchi in Marathi, and Shimla Mirch in Bengali (Capsicum annuum)

Capsicum Powder (Capsicum annuum, red bell pepper) is a spray-dried and milled fruit powder retaining the natural vitamin C and carotenoid content of sweet red pepper. The mild, sweet powder suits seasoning blends, functional food formulation, and natural colourant applications requiring a non-pungent capsicum ingredient.

Key benefits

• Rich in Vitamin C: Supports immune health and antioxidant protection.
• High in Carotenoids: Promotes eye health and vibrant skin.
• Natural Color: Provides a bright red hue to various culinary applications.
• Flavor Enhancer: Adds a mild sweetness that complements diverse dishes.
• Antioxidant Support: Helps combat oxidative stress with natural nutrients.

How to use

• Season Soups: Sprinkle into soups for vibrant color and flavor enhancement.
• Flavor Plant-Based Meats: Incorporate during cooking for added sweetness and hue.
• Functional food inclusion: Add Capsicum Powder Red Pepper Spice to granola bars, protein balls, and functional snack formats — pilot at 2–5% inclusion rate and adjust to flavour and nutritional target.
• Supplement powder blends: Blend Capsicum Powder Red Pepper Spice into meal replacement, green blend, and adaptogen formulas — verify taste profile and dispersibility at target inclusion rate.
• Beverage & drink mixes: Incorporate Capsicum Powder Red Pepper Spice into instant beverage premixes — confirm solubility and colour contribution at intended concentration.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Capsicum Powder Red Pepper Spice?

Capsicum powder naturally contains high levels of antioxidants such as vitamin C and carotenoids, which support the body's defense against oxidative stress

Claim strength: Moderate

Claim-strength scale — High = multiple human studies; Moderate = a few trials; Emerging = early lab data.

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