Piper Longum Extract Powder

Piper longum extract starts from the fruit of Piper longum, the dried fruiting spike of long pepper, with the leaf, stem and root excluded. Ethanol extraction concentrates the soluble fruit fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light brown powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio with no marker percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. It is a whole-fruit ratio extract and is kept apart from the piperine-defined grade of the same spike. Black pepper comes from another species.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0510 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Ethanol Extracted, Fruit & Berry, Gummies & Chews, Long Pepper, Plant Extracts, Seasonings & Sauces

Piper longum Fruit Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Piper longum L., long pepper or pippali of the Piperaceae, a slender climbing perennial whose fruit is a cylindrical spike of tiny embedded berries, dark gray-brown when dried. The part used is the fruit spike. Leaf, stem and root are not part of this Piper longum extract.

Black pepper is Piper nigrum, which has round individual berries, and the two peppers differ in shape, pungency profile and trade names. A specification should quote the Latin binomial. The fruit holds amide alkaloids such as piperine and piperlongumine and a small volatile oil fraction, named here only as families.

Piper longum Extract vs Piperine Grade

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Fruit Extract	Ethanol-extracted, concentrated Piper longum fruit spike	A whole-fruit ratio extract is wanted
Long Pepper Extract 1–3% Piperine	Fruit extract defined by a piperine range	A stated piperine range is required

Both entries come from the same fruit spike. The 10:1 ratio expresses concentration against the starting material and reports no piperine value, so it cannot be used when a declared piperine level is needed. The defined grade states its range. A buyer who wants a broad fruit profile at a plain ratio can order the Piper longum extract and rely on species, part and ratio. Because the Piper longum extract starts from an ethanol process, its lipophilic amide fraction is better represented than in a water-based extract, yet the 10:1 ratio still reports no piperine value.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Piper longum
Plant Part	Fruit & Berry
Processing	Ethanol Extraction
Common Name	Long Pepper Spike
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light 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 Pungent Powders

Piper longum extract is a light brown powder with a warm, pungent bite, so capsules are the usual dosage form. The amide fraction is lipophilic and slightly tacky, so a flow aid helps and fill weights are tracked through the run.

Tablets with Pungency Control

Piper longum extract is diluted into a microcrystalline cellulose and disintegrant base, which also spreads the pungency evenly through the tablet. A film coat holds back the pungent taste and the peppery aroma. Pungent amides stick to punch faces at high humidity, so the compression room is kept dry.

Spice-Matched Drink Powders

Drink powders pair the extract with ginger, cinnamon or turmeric-style flavors that echo its warmth. The liquid is hazy tan, and the pungent sensation limits the dose. Dry-blending with sugar before adding water prevents floating clumps.

Warming Powder Sticks

Sticks hold the extract with a sweetener and a warm spice flavor in barrier laminate. A dry premix avoids lumps at the seal, and the pungent character is checked by sensory panel at the end of shelf-life trials.

Spiced Gummies

Cooked gummies take the extract late in the base, because heat can sharpen the pungency. Ginger, orange and honey flavors suit the peppery note, and a short storage trial checks whether it intensifies over time.

Formulation Notes

Piper longum extract is a light brown powder with a warm, peppery, slightly resinous aroma and a pungent, bitter taste with a lingering tingle. In water it forms a hazy tan liquid, and some lipophilic material floats or settles. The pungent sensation is the main sensory limit on dose.

Dispersion in water is partial, because the amide fraction is lipophilic, so drinks look cloudy and need stirring. Weigh the powder in a dry area with local extraction, reseal the liner at every draw and keep the opened pack cool and dark. The first sign of moisture is clumping at the surface.

Piper longum extract goes into a carrier premix first, which is then screened into the bulk. Dust from a pungent powder irritates the nose and eyes, so weighing is done with local extraction. Clean contact surfaces between products, since pungent residue carries over.

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)

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