Capsaicin: Bringing synergy to combined feed additives

An ingredient long used in self-defence pepper sprays, analgesics and hot sauce is now gaining interest as a feed additive ingredient. Capsaicin, a hot bioactive, brings the “hot” sensation to chili peppers. While valued foremost for its spicy taste, capsaicin is used in practical applications far beyond the kitchen or first-aid cabinet. When ingested, capsaicin has been shown to deliver health benefits to humans and animals, and it is no surprise that capsaicin is now also being used in th