Oleoresin capsicum

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Oleoresin [Capsicum]

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In the early 1980’s Zarc International, Inc. introduced a proprietary “[capsicum] pepper technology” to be used as a safe and effective [non-lethal weapon] by military and law enforcement. “Capsicums” are chili peppers which occur in many varieties that range from mild to hot. Capsicum encompasses twenty species and some 300 different varieties of pepper plants. “Oleoresin” is the industrial extraction of the dried ripe fruits of capsicums and contains a complex mixture of highly potent organic compounds. This section is devoted to general information regarding Oleoresin Capsicum.