The global climate phenomena of El Nino and La Nina have a compelling impact on the occurrence of extreme weather in Indonesia, causing the dry and rainy seasons to become unpredictable. This disruption also affects the cultivation schedule of crops, including chili peppers, scientifically known as capsicum.

The increased rainfall resulting from the La Nina phenomenon poses a significant problem. It causes chili peppers to lose their spiciness since they require hot temperatures to develop the characteristic heat. If unclear weather conditions persist, it can lead to various losses, including a sharp increase in chili pepper prices.

This situation is a concern, especially for spicy food lovers, as Indonesia is renowned for its spicy cuisine. The Indonesian people are enthusiastic consumers of spicy food.

Data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) showed that in 2021, household consumption of bird's eye chili reached 528.14 thousand tons, a 10.25% increase (49.11 thousand tons) compared to 2020. Household consumption accounted for 75.72% of the total chili consumption.

Now, imagine what would happen if chili peppers lost their spiciness.

One of the solutions is to optimize the use of capsicum oleoresin. This ingredient can provide an answer when extreme weather conditions diminish the spiciness of chili peppers. The benefit of capsicum oleoresin lies in its extract, which can produce a sharp spiciness, satisfying chili lovers.

Another advantage of using capsicum oleoresin is its stable taste, allowing better control over the quality of the end product. Moreover, it is easy to incorporate into food formulations.

It is no wonder that many products utilize capsicum oleoresin to enhance their spiciness. For example, it is used in chili sauce, as well as in snacks like chips and instant noodle seasonings. You can find this ingredient on our website at ptsml.id. 

Additionally, below are formulations within capsicum oleoresin that can enhance the desired spiciness for spicy food lovers in Indonesia: Water, Sugar, Xanthan Gum Emulsion, Modified Starch, MSG, Acetid Acid, Salt, Chili Powder 401002976, Dehydrated Garlic Powder Premium, Na Benzoate, Paprika 4010000534, Capsicum Oleoresin 4010000066, Garlic 4010002280, Capsicum Oleoresin 4010000041, I+G. 

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