Black Pepper Extract powder standardized to 5–20% piperine

Black Pepper Extract 5–20% Piperine

Black Pepper Extract is a standardized botanical ingredient produced from the dried fruit of Piper nigrum L., a member of the Piperaceae family. The powdered extract is standardized by piperine, the characteristic pungent alkaloid of black pepper, providing a defined marker level for dietary supplement, botanical blend, and formulation projects.

Essencefield supplies 5%, 10%, and 20% piperine grades for different formulation requirements. The 10% grade provides a practical midpoint within the range, while lower- and higher-assay options allow formulators to adjust ingredient loading, marker contribution, and available formula space.

SKU: BOT-STX-0107 Categories: Standardized Extracts, Alkaloid Extracts Tags: Black Pepper, Dietary Supplements, Herbal Extracts, Piper nigrum, Piperine

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Produced from dried Piper nigrum fruit, or peppercorn, this ingredient differs from ordinary ground black pepper because its piperine content is standardized. It should also be distinguished from 95–98% high-assay piperine materials, which represent a substantially more concentrated ingredient category with different formulation and sourcing considerations.

Different assay grades allow R&D teams to control how much extract is required to deliver a targeted marker level. Lower concentrations require greater ingredient input, while more concentrated grades reduce the amount of extract occupying the finished formula. This distinction matters in capsules, tablets, premixes, and other systems where space, blend composition, and sensory contribution must be managed together.

Standardized black pepper extract is used primarily in dietary supplements, multi-botanical combinations, premixes, and dry-format formulations. Piperine contributes the characteristic pungent profile associated with black pepper and is only very slightly soluble in water, making its intrinsic chemistry particularly relevant when the ingredient is evaluated for aqueous or sensory-sensitive applications.

Application Areas

Dietary Supplement Formulas

Used in capsules, tablets, sachets, and powdered supplements where a measurable black pepper marker is required instead of the variable composition associated with ordinary spice powder.

Turmeric & Curcumin Formulations

Used in turmeric- and curcumin-containing supplement systems where formulators want to incorporate a defined amount of standardized Piper nigrum extract into a multi-ingredient formula.

Multi-Botanical Blends

Suitable for herbal complexes that specify black pepper fruit extract as a standardized component, enabling its marker contribution to be calculated during formulation development.

Capsule & Tablet Manufacturing

Different assay levels allow formulators to balance ingredient input with available dosage-form space, while dry processing also requires attention to premixing and uniform powder distribution.

Powder Premixes

Applicable to dry premixes and functional powder systems where controlled marker contribution and blend uniformity are more important than the culinary characteristics of whole black pepper.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Specification / Reference
Product Name	Black Pepper Extract
Botanical Name	Piper nigrum L.
Botanical Family	Piperaceae
Plant Part / Raw Material	Dried Fruit / Peppercorn
Ingredient Type	Standardized Botanical Extract
Product Form	Powder
Available Grades	5% · 10% · 20% Piperine
Marker Compound	Piperine
Extract Reference CAS	84929-41-9
Extract EC Number	284-524-7
Piperine CAS	94-62-2
Piperine PubChem CID	638024
Piperine Molecular Formula	C17H19NO3
Piperine Molecular Weight	285.34 g/mol
Piperine Chemical Class	N-Acylpiperidine / Piperidine Alkaloid
Piperine Reference Solubility	Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol

Marker Compound & Standardization

Piperine is the principal quantitative marker used to characterize standardized black pepper extracts. Chemically, it is an N-acylpiperidine alkaloid with the molecular formula C17H19NO3 and a molecular weight of 285.34 g/mol. Standardization by this compound provides a consistent basis for differentiating commercial grades and calculating marker input in finished formulations.

Assay percentage and ingredient weight are separate formulation variables. A higher concentration supplies more marker from a smaller quantity of extract, while a lower concentration requires greater material input to reach the same target. This relationship is particularly relevant when capsule fill weight, tablet size, premix composition, or total botanical loading is limited.

Chromatographic methods, particularly HPLC, are widely used commercially to quantify piperine in standardized materials. For procurement and R&D teams, the declared assay therefore provides the key numerical link between the purchased ingredient and its intended contribution to the final formulation.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Analytical evaluation should keep the botanical extract and its marker compound as separate material identities. The extract represents a multi-component Piper nigrum ingredient, while piperine is an individual chemical constituent used for standardization. Maintaining this distinction improves clarity across product specifications, analytical documentation, and supplier qualification.

Piperine is very slightly soluble in water and soluble in ethanol. The complete standardized extract has a broader physical profile determined by its botanical and processing composition, so wetting, dispersion, sensory impact, and powder behavior become important considerations when moving beyond simple dry capsule or tablet systems.

During formulation scale-up, ingredient input should be calculated from the required marker quantity. A theoretical target of 10 mg piperine corresponds to 200 mg of a 5% grade, 100 mg of a 10% grade, or 50 mg of a 20% grade before production adjustments are considered. When the extract represents a small fraction of a large dry blend, staged premixing or geometric dilution can support more uniform distribution.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

Essencefield supports product evaluation, formulation trials, commercial orders, and ongoing ingredient supply. Packaging, storage, and shipping arrangements are determined by product characteristics, order quantity, stability requirements, and destination-market needs.

Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.