Brown Black Pepper Oleoresin Powder from Piper nigrum fruit

Black Pepper Oleoresin Extract Powder

Black pepper oleoresin is the name given to the solvent extract of the dried unripe fruit of Piper nigrum, and this powder is that extract in a ratio-defined, dispersible form. The peppercorns are extracted in ethanol, concentrated and dried to a brown powder. White pepper and pepper leaves are not part of the material.

This black pepper oleoresin extract is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker assay and no piperine figure. The powder is milled to 80 mesh and disperses in water. The plain ratio-extract listing, a piperine-standardized extract and a milled pepper are separate products.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0216 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Black Pepper, Ethanol Extracted, Fruit & Berry, Plant Extracts, Seasonings & Sauces

Piper nigrum Oleoresin Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Piper nigrum L., a climbing vine of the pepper family, Piperaceae, grown across the humid tropics. The part used is the fruit, harvested unripe and dried until black. Leaves, stems and roots are not part of this black pepper oleoresin extract.

Oleoresin is a specific term. It describes a solvent extract that carries the volatile oil together with the pungent resin of a spice, and it differs from a pure essential oil, which holds only the volatile fraction, and from the ground spice itself. Here the oleoresin is made with ethanol.

Piperine, the pungent amide, a terpene-rich volatile oil and the resin are the constituent families of the fruit.

Oleoresin Extract vs Related Black Pepper Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Black Pepper Oleoresin Extract	Ethanol extract of black pepper fruit, listed under the oleoresin name	The brief uses the oleoresin term
Black Pepper Extract Powder	Ethanol extract of the same fruit, listed under the extract name	The brief uses the extract term
Black Pepper Extract 5–20% Piperine	Standardized extract with a defined piperine range	The specification names a piperine figure
Black Pepper Powder	Dried, milled black pepper, no extraction	Whole-spice material with aroma and fibre is wanted

The 10:1 ratio measures pepper going into the oleoresin extract. It is not a piperine assay. The first two rows share species, part, solvent and ratio, and differ in their listed name. The last two rows differ in basis: one is built around a piperine range and the other is the whole milled spice.

For a buyer, the main question is the wording of the specification. Spice and flavour customers often ask for an oleoresin, and supplement customers often ask for an extract, and both terms are served here.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Piper nigrum
Plant Part	Fruit & Berry
Processing	Ethanol Extraction
Common Name	Black Pepper Oleoresin
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Brown powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Capsules for a Resin-Bearing Extract

The oleoresin character gives the powder a slightly tacky, resinous feel, and capsules keep its pungency off the tongue. Fill black pepper oleoresin extract in a cool room after a flow check at 80 mesh, and add a glidant if the powder cakes or bridges in the hopper.

Coated Tablets

Pungent resin-bearing extracts such as black pepper oleoresin extract can irritate the mouth on contact, so a film coat is the practical format for tablets. Use a dry binder and a late-added lubricant, and compare hardness at pressing and after a week in the final pack.

Spiced Drink Sticks

Warm drink sticks use black pepper oleoresin extract as a hot, spicy accent for ginger, turmeric or chai-style bases. Taste a trial cup at the planned dose, because the pungency is noticeable at very low levels and the powder leaves a slight haze in water.

Sachets in Sugar Carriers

Sachet formulas dilute the powder into a carrier so that each fill weighs enough to run on the line. Sieve black pepper oleoresin extract into the carrier before filling to spread the pungent fraction evenly, and check dose uniformity at the start, middle and end of the filling run.

Granola-Style Bar Mixes

Bars take the black pepper oleoresin extract in a dry premix, and the pungency limits the dose. Cocoa, ginger and dark-fruit bars tolerate a small amount, and a taste trial after a week shows how the heat develops during storage.

Formulation Notes

Black pepper oleoresin extract is a brown powder with a warm, peppery smell and a sharp, burning taste. In water it forms a brown dispersion with some haze, and the fat-soluble pungent fraction stays finely dispersed rather than dissolving. The aroma is strong, so sealed packaging protects both flavour and neighbouring ingredients.

For black pepper oleoresin, wear dust protection when handling the open drum, because fine pepper dust irritates the nose and eyes. Add the black pepper oleoresin powder into agitated water, or premix it with a carrier, to avoid dry lumps. For black pepper oleoresin, keep opened drums sealed between uses, shelved off the floor and away from steam and heat.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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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)

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