Dihydrocapsiate is a capsinoid
and occurs naturally in chilli peppers.
The company, Ajinomoto, states
that dihydrocapsiate can improve energy expenditure and fat oxidation, which
can have a role in weight management.
Because chilli peppers contain
relatively small amounts of dihydrocapsiate, the company plans to produce
dihydrocapsiate synthetically. Ajinomoto’s synthetic dihydrocapsiate was
authorised in November 2012 to be added to a range of foods. Ajinomoto is now
requesting to extend the use of this novel ingredient to include use in food
supplements.