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This study investigates capsaicin levels in the Andaman Islands chilli peppers, emphasizing potential applications in pharmaceutical and phytomedicine.High performance liquid chromatography analyzed fifteen samples, representing South, North, and Middle Andaman, aiming to quantify capsaicin.Notable regional variations were found, with North Andaman's NAC-5 displaying the highest capsaicin levels.Methanol proved the most effective solvent for extraction.South Andaman's SAC-1 and North Andaman's NAC-3 stood out for their high capsaicin content.Scoville heat unit analysis highlighted spiciness diversity, notably in NAC-3.These findings offer practical implications for pharmaceutical and phytomedicine applications, suggesting chilli varieties can be selected based on pungency for potential medicinal uses.The study underscores the impact of genetic and environmental factors on capsaicin distribution, emphasizing careful selection in chilli cultivation and trade, providing valuable insights into optimizing quantification methods, and preserving unique chilli pepper varieties in the Andaman Islands.
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