Black Pepper Extract
Part of our Herbal Extracts range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
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Black Pepper Extract is a concentrated form of Piper nigrum, the spice that once made the Malabar Coast of Kerala one of the busiest trading regions in the world. Today the extract is best known for piperine, the compound that gives pepper its bite and that formulators add to supplements to help other nutrients absorb better.
Arizone International manufactures and exports Black Pepper Extract from India, supplying piperine-standardised grades to nutraceutical, food and pharmaceutical companies.
From Peppercorn to Extract
Black pepper is the dried, unripe fruit of a climbing vine. The green berries are picked, left to ferment briefly and sun-dried until the skin turns black and wrinkled. For extraction, the dried peppercorns are ground and treated with a suitable solvent to pull out piperine and related alkaloids. The extract is then purified, dried and milled.
Whole peppercorns usually contain around 5% to 9% piperine. After extraction and purification, that figure can be raised to 95% or more.
Why Formulators Use Piperine
Piperine is widely researched as a bioavailability enhancer. A well-known human study from 1998 found that adding a small amount of piperine to curcumin raised curcumin levels in the blood many times over. Since then, turmeric and black pepper have become one of the most common pairings on supplement shelves.
Piperine is also added to formulas with CoQ10, resveratrol, beta-carotene, selenium and several herbal extracts. It is used in very small doses, often 5 mg to 20 mg per serving, so a little extract goes a long way.
Grades Available
- Piperine 95%The most common grade for capsules and tablets, a pale yellow to off-white crystalline powder.
- Piperine 98%A higher-purity option for buyers who need tight specifications.
- Black Pepper OleoresinA thick, dark liquid with both flavour and pungency, used mainly in food processing.
- Ratio ExtractsSuch as 10:1 or 20:1, for traditional and full-spectrum formulations.
Applications
- Turmeric and curcumin supplements
- Multi-ingredient nutraceutical formulas
- Ayurvedic preparations such as Trikatu, which combines black pepper, long pepper and ginger
- Weight-management and metabolism blends
- Seasonings, sauces and processed meat products
- Flavour and pungency standardisation in food
- Warming balms and topical products
Handling and Storage
Piperine is sensitive to light and can slowly change into less pungent forms when exposed to it for long periods. Keep the powder in sealed, light-proof packaging in a cool, dry store. The powder is pungent and can irritate the nose and eyes, so workers should use masks and gloves during blending.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Piperine is often added at small doses to improve absorption of curcumin and other ingredients. Ask for piperine content by HPLC.
Why Choose Arizone International?
India remains one of the major growers of black pepper, and we source raw material from established growing regions in the south. We test piperine content by HPLC, check heavy metals and microbial limits, and send a certificate of analysis with each lot. Bulk export, trial quantities and private label packs are all available.
Share your required piperine percentage, quantity, packaging and delivery location, and our team will send a quotation for Black Pepper Extract.
Specifications
- Category
- Herbal Extracts
- Physical Form
- Fine powder – standardised or ratio extract
- Grade Options
- Food / Nutraceutical / Cosmetic grade
- Packaging
- 25 kg fibre or HDPE drums with double food-grade PE liners; 1 kg and 5 kg aluminium foil bags
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Cool (below 25°C), dry place, protected from light and moisture
Applications
- Turmeric and curcumin supplements
- Multi-ingredient nutraceutical formulas
- Ayurvedic preparations such as Trikatu
- Weight-management and metabolism blends
- Seasonings, sauces and processed meat products
- Flavour and pungency standardisation in food
Compliance
Piperine is the main active compound. A 95% extract is almost pure piperine, while lower grades contain more of the whole pepper profile.
It is used in many formulas, but because it affects absorption, interactions with medicines should be considered on the finished label.
Yes, oleoresin is available for food applications on request.
Yes — ideal for private-label manufacturers, contract manufacturers and supplement companies formulating herbal, nutraceutical and dietary supplement products.
Yes, we can fulfil commercial order requirements for Black Pepper Extract worldwide.
We export Black Pepper Extract from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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