FEED
EU-approved capsaicin for animal feed
On 30 September 2025, the EU approval of XP Chemistries' high-purity capsaicin as a feed additive entered into force (Regulation EU 2025/1784).
The approval covers all animal species, requires a minimum purity of 98 percent and permits a maximum concentration of 6.5 mg/kg complete feed.
XP Chemistries capsaicin is thereby legally approved for use in animal feed in all 27 EU member states.
Our capsaicin product for animal feed
XP Chemistries offers an encapsulated capsaicin specially developed for premix companies, feed producers and industrial compounders.
Capsaicin encapsulated in hydrogenated fats
Our product for the animal feed market consists of capsaicin encapsulated in a matrix of hydrogenated fats. The encapsulation protects the active substance during storage and transport, improves bioavailability and ensures that the capsaicin is released in the correct part of the gastrointestinal tract where it has the greatest effect.
The foundation of the product is our high-purity raw material with a minimum of 98% capsaicin. The high purity of the starting material makes it possible to formulate concentrated products with properties that chili-based raw materials cannot match — lower irritation during handling despite significantly higher capsaicin content, better stability and longer shelf life.
Product properties
Colorless, odorless and free-flowing — suitable for industrial handling
Easy to dose and blend in premix and compound lines without special equipment
Low irritation potential during handling — good working environment for staff
High and consistent capsaicin concentration per unit
Stable during storage and processing — extended shelf life
Free from strong odor, stickiness and discoloration
Documented and potential effects
Capsaicin has in scientific studies shown potential to contribute to:
Poultry
Improved gut health and more stable digestion
Reduced incidence of salmonella with preventive use
Better feed utilization and improved growth performance
Reduced heat stress
Why high purity of the raw material matters
Traditional capsaicin raw materials based on capsicum oleoresin typically contain 6–10% capsaicin. The low content makes it difficult to develop concentrated, low-irritation formulations — and means that encapsulated products based on chili are often expensive to produce per capsaicin unit.
Starting with 98%+ pure capsaicin opens up entirely different possibilities: we can design formulations with high capsaicin concentration while still achieving good handleability and low irritation. The result is a product that is easier to integrate into existing premix and compound lines and that creates better conditions for competitive total economics.
Cattle
Increased milk production
Reduced methane emissions
All animal species
Reduced need for antibiotics
Improved animal health and production performance
EU approval and regulatory grounding
Regulation (EU) 2025/1784 — in force 30 September 2025
Applies to: All animal species
Use: Via premix
Purity: Minimum 98%
Max level: 6.5 mg/kg complete feed (5.3 mg/kg for cats and certain species)
Validity: Until 30 September 2035, renewable
XP Chemistries capsaicin is the first product of its kind to have undergone a full scientific review under the EU's current regulatory framework. The approval provides a clear quality endorsement and creates a barrier to entry for new market participants.
EFSA — Scientific opinion (April 2025) - European Commission — Regulation (EU) 2025/1784
Ongoing regulatory processes
We are evaluating regulatory processes for strategically important markets outside the EU, including the USA, Latin America and Asia.
With our capsaicin we create healthier, safer and more sustainable life for chickens.
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