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TWO INGREDIENTS · SIZE 00 VEGAN CAPSULE · UK IN-HOUSE SINCE 2016
Cayenne Pepper Capsules 600mg UK
Pure Ground Capsicum annuum · No Fillers · No Binders · Vegan
600mg of ground cayenne and a white size 00 vegan shell. That is the entire ingredient list.
Food supplement — not a medicine. There are no authorised UK health claims for cayenne, so none are made here.
⚠️ CAYENNE IS AN IRRITANT — NEVER OPEN THE CAPSULE
Swallowed whole with food and a full glass of water, most people notice little or nothing. Opened, chewed, or taken on an empty stomach, it burns. That is the nature of the spice, not a fault with the product.
Always take with food. Never on an empty stomach. Wash your hands afterwards and keep the powder away from your eyes.
Do not take this product if you have
▸ A stomach or peptic ulcer, gastritis or reflux
▸ IBS or any inflammatory condition of the digestive tract
▸ Known sensitivity to capsicum, chilli or capsaicin
Speak to your GP first if you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, blood pressure medication, or anything affecting the stomach. Adults 18+ only. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
✅ No Declarable Allergens
The supplier specification records all 14 UK named allergens as absent — and goes further, stating that their presence is not possible by cross-contamination. That covers gluten, nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, soya, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphites and lupin.
Recorded as suitable for coeliacs, diabetics, vegetarians and vegans. The raw material also carries Kosher and Halal approval with official certification available.
Buy cayenne pepper capsules UK direct from Charge Products — 600mg of ground Capsicum annuum per capsule, encapsulated in-house at our own 5 Star FSA rated facility in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Two ingredients: the cayenne and a white size 00 vegan HPMC shell. Nothing else.
This is ground whole fruit, not a standardised extract. An extract would carry a capsaicin percentage or a heat rating; this is the milled spice itself, which is why the declaration is a straightforward 600mg. If you want an extract, this is not that product — and we would rather say so than let the listing imply otherwise.
Four pack sizes from £14.95 to £33.99, working down to 6.77p per capsule on the 500. UK-held stock, same-day dispatch before 3:30pm Monday to Friday, free UK delivery over £10. Subscribe and save 10%, or spread orders over £50 across 3 interest-free instalments. 163,000+ verified sales, trading since 2016. Food supplement — not a medicine.
⚡ Quick Answer
600mg of ground cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum) in a white size 00 vegan HPMC capsule. Two ingredients in total — no fillers, no binders, no anti-caking agents, no flow agents, no rice flour. Whole ground fruit rather than a standardised extract. Encapsulated in-house in Essex. There are no authorised UK health claims for cayenne and none are made here — this page describes what the product is, not what it does. Take one capsule with food and a full glass of water, never opened and never on an empty stomach. Four pack sizes, £14.95 to £33.99. Subscribe and save 10%, or pay in 3 interest-free instalments. Food supplement — not a medicine.
What We Will Not Tell You — And Why
There are no authorised EU/UK health claims for cayenne, capsicum or capsaicin. Not one. No UK seller can lawfully tell you what it does, what it supports or what it may help with — so we don't, and any listing that does is making an unauthorised claim.
But the reason there are none is worth understanding, because it is not what most people assume.
1. Botanical claims were never actually assessed
When the health claims regulation came in, thousands of botanical claims were submitted for approval. Rather than being assessed and refused, the great majority were placed "on hold" while regulators worked out how to weigh traditional use evidence against the clinical standard applied to vitamins and minerals. Many are still sitting there. So for most botanicals, nothing has been concluded either way — the question was parked, not answered.
2. The approval process is built around single nutrients
An authorised claim needs a defined substance, a defined amount and a measurable outcome. That suits vitamin D or magnesium, where the compound is one molecule and the dose is exact. A ground spice is hundreds of compounds in proportions that vary with variety, soil, climate and harvest — which makes the standard extremely difficult to meet regardless of what the research shows.
3. Nobody owns a spice
A claim dossier costs a great deal to assemble and takes years. Whoever funds one for cayenne would hand the resulting claim to every competitor selling the same spice, free. There is no commercial case for it, so it does not happen — which is why the authorised register is dominated by vitamins and minerals rather than botanicals.
None of that is an argument that cayenne does anything. We are not making one, and we would be breaking the rules if we did. It simply explains why this page describes the material rather than its effects — and why you should judge a botanical supplement on what is actually in the capsule.
Full Specification
| Content per capsule | 600mg ground cayenne pepper |
| Botanical name | Capsicum annuum |
| Plant part | Fruit — whole, ground |
| Form | Ground whole fruit — not a standardised extract |
| Capsule | White size 00 vegan HPMC |
| Ingredients | Ground Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum), Vegan HPMC Capsule Shell. Nothing else. |
| Fillers & binders | None |
| Allergens | None — all 14 UK named allergens absent, cross-contamination not possible |
| Suitable for | Vegans · vegetarians · coeliacs · diabetics |
| Certification | Kosher approved · Halal approved |
| Irradiation | Not irradiated or treated with ionising radiation |
| Pesticides | Within EU 396/2005 maximum residue limits |
| Directions | One capsule with food and a full glass of water. Swallow whole. |
| Storage | Cool, dry, away from direct sunlight. Keep sealed. |
| Production | Encapsulated in-house · Unit 1, 8 Towerfield Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS3 9QE |
| Dispatch | 🇬🇧 UK-held stock · same day before 3:30pm Mon–Fri |
Two Ingredients — Why That Is Unusual In This Category
What is in it
▸ Ground cayenne pepper — 600mg
▸ Vegan HPMC capsule shell
That is the complete list. It is short because the powder fills a size 00 capsule at 600mg without help.
What is not in it
▸ No rice flour or maltodextrin
▸ No magnesium stearate
▸ No silicon dioxide or anti-caking agents
▸ No binders or flow agents
▸ No gelatine — the shell is plant-derived
Botanical capsules are where bulking agents usually appear. Milled plant material is light and inconsistent, so rice flour or maltodextrin often gets added to make the fill weight — and the label says 600mg without saying how much of it is cayenne. Ours is 600mg of cayenne. Read any competing label and see how far down the list the botanical sits.
Raw Material Testing — The Actual Limits
Ground spices carry risks that capsules of a purified compound do not — mycotoxins from storage, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from drying. Here is what the specification tests for and to what limits.
Mycotoxins & contaminants
Total aflatoxins — <10 ppb
Aflatoxin B1 — <5 ppb
Ochratoxin A — <20 ppb
Benzo(a)pyrene — <10 ppb
Sum of PAH — <50 ppb
Microbiological & compliance
E. coli — <1,000 cfu/g
Salmonella — absence per 25g
Pesticides — within EU 396/2005 MRLs
Not irradiated or ionising-treated
Food-grade packaging throughout
Aflatoxin and ochratoxin testing is the part that matters on a dried spice. Both are storage mould toxins, both are regulated in dried spices specifically, and neither is something you can see, smell or taste. Most cayenne listings say nothing about either.
Why a White Capsule Rather Than Clear
An opaque shell shields the contents from light, which matters for a pigmented botanical powder — the same reason paprika and chilli are sold in tins rather than clear jars.
It is also simply cleaner to handle. Ground cayenne stains, and a clear shell shows every mark from the filling process. White keeps the capsule looking as it should through the life of the pack.
📋 How To Take It
1. Always with food. Never on an empty stomach — this is the single thing that determines whether you notice it at all.
2. Swallow whole with a full glass of water. Never open or chew the capsule.
3. Start with one and see how you tolerate it before considering anything more. Tolerance to capsaicin varies enormously between people.
4. Wash your hands after handling and keep it away from your eyes.
Pack Sizes & Prices
Four sizes from £14.95 to £33.99. Every pack contains 2 extra capsules over the stated count. Supply calculated at one capsule daily.
| Pack size | Price | Per capsule | Supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 capsules | £14.95 | 12.3p | 4 months |
| 180 capsules | £18.95 | 10.4p | 6 months |
| 365 capsules | £24.95 | 6.8p | a full year |
| 500 capsules | £33.99 | 6.8p | 16 months |
The 500 capsule pack works out at 6.77p per capsule — the lowest price in the range and over sixteen months at one a day. The 365 pack is a full year at 6.80p, within a hair of it. Subscribe and save a further 10% on every order. Free UK delivery on orders over £10.
WHOLESALE · TRADE · BULK · B2B
Cayenne Wholesale UK — Capsules and Raw Ground Powder
Bulk capsules and raw ground cayenne both available to formulators, encapsulation services, supplement brands and health retailers. UK-held stock, same-day dispatch, no import lead times. Certificate documentation on request. White-label supply available for qualifying trade buyers.
Where to Buy
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Why Buy From Charge Products
Encapsulated in-house at our own 5 Star Food Hygiene rated facility in Southend-on-Sea, Essex — not contract manufactured. Big Idea Services Ltd, Companies House No. 11645389. Every credential here can be checked independently.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there authorised UK health claims for cayenne?
No. There are no authorised EU/UK health claims for cayenne, capsicum or capsaicin on the GB register, so we make none and no UK seller lawfully can. We describe the product by specification instead — what it is, how much is in each capsule and what the capsule is made of.
What is actually in each capsule?
600mg of ground cayenne pepper, Capsicum annuum, and a white size 00 vegan HPMC shell. That is the entire ingredient list — no fillers, no binders, no anti-caking agents, no flow agents, no rice flour.
Is this an extract or ground whole pepper?
Ground whole fruit, not a standardised extract. An extract would state a capsaicin percentage or a heat rating; this is the milled spice itself, which is why the declaration is a straightforward 600mg rather than an extract ratio.
Will it burn?
Swallowed whole with food and a full glass of water, most people notice little or nothing. Taken on an empty stomach, or if the capsule is opened or chewed, cayenne is a genuine irritant and will burn the mouth, throat and stomach. Never open the capsule.
Why is the capsule white rather than clear?
An opaque shell protects the contents from light, which matters for a pigmented botanical powder. It is also cleaner to handle — ground cayenne stains, and a clear shell shows every mark from the filling process.
How should I take it?
With food and a full glass of water, swallowed whole. Never on an empty stomach and never opened or chewed. Start with one capsule to see how you tolerate it — sensitivity to capsaicin varies enormously between people.
Who should avoid it?
Anyone with a stomach ulcer, gastritis, reflux, IBS or any inflammatory condition of the digestive tract. Speak to your GP first if you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, blood pressure medication, or anything affecting the stomach. Adults 18+ only, and not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Are there any allergens?
No. The supplier specification records all 14 UK named allergens as absent and states their presence is not possible by cross-contamination — gluten, nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, soya, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphites and lupin. Suitable for coeliacs.
Is it Kosher or Halal approved?
Yes — the raw material carries both, with official certification available. It is also recorded as suitable for diabetics, vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs.
Is it suitable for vegans?
Yes — confirmed on the supplier specification, along with suitability for vegetarians, coeliacs and diabetics. The capsule shell is vegan HPMC, a plant-derived cellulose. No animal-derived material at any stage and no gelatine.
Can I get this as loose powder instead?
Yes — we sell the same ground cayenne as a loose powder for culinary and bulk use. The capsules exist for people who want a fixed amount without the taste or the mess.
What pack sizes and prices are available?
Four sizes — 120 capsules £14.95, 180 capsules £18.95, 365 capsules £24.95 and 500 capsules £33.99. Every pack includes 2 extra capsules over the stated count. The 500 pack works out at 6.77p per capsule — the lowest in the range — and the 365 is a full year at one a day.
Do you offer a subscription or instalments?
Both. Subscribe and save 10% on every order, frequency chosen at checkout, pause or cancel any time. Orders over £50 can be spread across 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna or Shop Pay — subject to status and eligibility, 18+, UK residents.
Do you supply wholesale?
Yes — bulk capsules and raw ground cayenne powder, from UK-held stock with certificate documentation on request. White-label available for qualifying trade buyers. Contact us for trade pricing.
| Capsules Monthly |
120 Capsules, 180 Capsules, 365 Capsules, 500 Capsules |
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