A method of providing an essential oil extract of capsicum, and the extract itself,
are provided. The extract contains capsaicinoid and terpene. Capsicum from which
seeds and stems have been removed is mixed, in powder form, with a solvent, especially
pentane, to dissolve at least some of the capsicum. During or after the mixing
step, the liquid solution of capsicum in the solvent is brought to a temperature
of less than or equal to 64 C. to significantly reduce the solvent content
thereof and produce an essential oil extract that contains capsaicinoid and terpene,
especially in the naturally occurring ratio thereof.
