PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for extracting and separating a capsinoid compound from capsicum, by which the capsinoid compound can selectively be extracted and separated, while separating pigment ingredients.SOLUTION: This method for extracting and separating the capsinoid compound from capsicum is characterized by bringing mixed extraction solvents comprising water and an organic solvent, crushed capsicum, and activated carbon into contact with each other to extract the capsinoid compound from the capsicum with the mixed extraction solvents, and simultaneously making the activated carbon to adsorb pigment ingredients originated from capsicum in the mixed extraction solvents.COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT【課題】唐辛子からカプシノイド化合物を抽出するに際し、色素成分と分離してカプシノイド化合物を選択性良く抽出分離できる方法を提供する。【解決手段】この発明に係る抽出分離方法は、水と有機溶媒を含有してなる混合抽出溶媒、唐辛子粉砕物、及び活性炭を相互に接触させることによって、前記混合抽出溶媒中に唐辛子中のカプシノイド化合物を抽出すると共に、前記混合抽出溶媒中の唐辛子由来の色素成分を前記活性炭に吸着せしめることを特徴とする。【選択図】なし
