Heidi Botanicals develops plant-derived bioactive ingredients and botanical extracts for use in animal nutrition and related applications. The company focuses on harnessing naturally occurring compounds from plants to supply specialty ingredients to feed and agricultural markets.
Heidi Botanicals collaborated with Evonik on BoruCare Capsin, a chili pepper–based ingredient rich in capsaicinoids, polyphenols, and flavonoids. The material is produced using a proprietary, solvent-free process that grinds whole peppers, standardizes capsaicinoid content (to at least 0.5%), and encapsulates the actives in a fatty matrix to reduce pungency and aid handling. By using the whole fruit, the approach retains secondary metabolites alongside capsaicin and minimizes waste. Applications include supporting nutrient status, efficiency, and milk yield in dairy cows, particularly during early lactation and periods of heat stress.