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Oleoresin- A mixture of a resin and an essential oil occurring naturally in various
plants.
Capsicum- Any plant of the genus capsicum, occurring in many varieties that range
from mild to hot, having pungent seeds, also ranging from mild to hot, enclosed in a
potted or bell-shaped pericap.
Oleoresin Capsicum- Oil of capsicum.
Capsaicin- The most prevalent of the seven compounds found within the
Capsaicinoids and considered to be the ACTIVE ingredient in OC. These
compounds can be measured in a laboratory using a method of analysis called High
Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)- A scale used to define the perception of heat based upon
the capsaicinoid content of the capsicum plant.
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