Cubeb Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
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Cubeb Oil is a warm, spicy, woody and slightly camphoraceous essential oil steam distilled from the dried unripe berries of Piper cubeba, also called tailed pepper or Java pepper. It is related to black pepper but has a softer, more woody and more aromatic scent. Cubeb oil is used in perfumery, gin and spirit flavours, and aromatherapy.
Arizone International supplies Cubeb Oil for perfumers, flavour houses, spirit producers and speciality aromatherapy brands.
About Cubeb
Cubeb is a climbing vine native to Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, where most cubeb is still produced. The berries look like black peppercorns but have a small "tail" (the stalk) still attached, which gives them the name "tailed pepper". In India, cubeb is known as kabab chini or sheetal chini and has long been used in Ayurveda and Unani medicine and as a spice in some traditional dishes.
Cubeb was a highly valued spice in medieval Europe, where it was used in cooking and in traditional remedies. Its use in European cooking declined over time, but it remains popular in North African spice blends, such as some versions of ras el hanout, and in Indonesian cooking. It is also used as a botanical in several modern gins, including Bombay Sapphire.
Aroma and Composition
- SabineneA monoterpene often present in high amounts, giving a fresh, peppery lift.
- Cubebene and CopaeneSesquiterpenes adding a woody character.
- Cubebol and Other Sesquiterpene AlcoholsContributing a soft, cooling note.
- Delta-Cadinene and Beta-CaryophylleneAdding warmth and spice.
The overall scent is spicy, woody, peppery and slightly camphoraceous, with a softer, less sharp profile than black pepper oil.
Applications
- Gin and spirit flavouring
- Perfumery, especially spicy, woody and oriental accords
- Men's fragrances and grooming products
- Aromatherapy blends
- Spice and food flavours, where permitted
- Traditional preparations, subject to local regulations
Traditional Use
In Ayurveda and Unani medicine, kabab chini has been used traditionally for the throat, digestion and urinary comfort. These are traditional uses and not approved health claims.
Safety and Dilution
Cubeb Oil should be diluted before skin contact. It may irritate sensitive skin, and like other terpene-rich oils it can oxidise over time. Not recommended during pregnancy. Use within IFRA standards and local regulations. Keep away from eyes and out of reach of children. Not for internal use except as an approved flavour.
Blending Tips
Cubeb blends well with black pepper, cardamom, ginger, coriander, juniper, lavender, rosemary, cedarwood and citrus oils.
Quality Parameters
- Botanical identity (Piper cubeba)
- Gas chromatography profile
- Specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation
- Aroma evaluation
- Screening for adulteration
Packaging and Storage
Supplied in aluminium bottles or HDPE containers. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Cubeb adds a softer, woodier pepper note than black pepper oil, which is useful in gin botanicals and spicy men's fragrances. Try it with juniper and coriander in gin trials, or with cedarwood and cardamom in perfumes.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils and spice oils, located in Daman near Gujarat. We supply Cubeb Oil with COA, GC reports and full export documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – steam-distilled essential oil
- Grade Options
- Food flavour / Cosmetic / Fragrance grade
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottles (1–5 kg), HDPE cans (5–25 kg) and lacquered steel drums (up to 180 kg); samples in amber glass
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Tightly closed, full containers in a cool (below 25°C), dark place away from heat and flames
Applications
- Gin and spirit flavouring
- Perfumery, especially spicy, woody and oriental accords
- Men's fragrances and grooming products
- Aromatherapy blends
- Spice and food flavours, where permitted
- Traditional preparations, subject to local regulations
Compliance
Kabab chini is the Indian name for cubeb, the tailed pepper berry used in Ayurveda, Unani medicine and some spice blends.
Yes. Cubeb (Piper cubeba) and black pepper (Piper nigrum) belong to the same genus, but cubeb has a softer, woodier aroma.
Yes. Cubeb is a botanical in several gins, where it adds a spicy, peppery and slightly woody note.
Yes. Each batch of Cubeb Oil can be supplied with a GC-MS report along with the COA, so you can check its main components.
Yes. We can send a sample of Cubeb Oil for testing so you can approve the aroma and quality before placing a bulk order.
We export Cubeb Oil 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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