Botanical Extract
Pepper
Piper nigrum
Black pepper extract has a second identity beyond flavor: piperine, its principal pungent alkaloid, is one of the best-documented bioavailability enhancers in formulation, commonly added at low inclusion rates alongside curcumin, CoQ10, and other actives to improve absorption.
Specification overview
Confirmed details below; anything marked "on request" is available once we know your target application.
Botanical
- Latin Name
- Piper nigrum
- Plant Part Used
- Fruit (peppercorn)
- Marker Compound
- Piperine
Forms & Grades
- Available Forms
- Essential Oil, Oleoresin, Extract
- Purity / Grade
- Oleoresin typically 90–98% piperine — confirm exact grade on request
- Appearance, Shelf Life, Storage
- Available on request
Sourcing
- Packaging
- Available on request
- Regulatory Documentation
- COA & spec sheet on request
- Export
- Available — confirm destination with our team
Where it's used
Typical industries sourcing this ingredient.
Food
Beverages
Nutraceuticals
- Nutraceuticals — standardized piperine extract to improve absorption of other actives in a formulation.
- Food & flavor — oleoresin and essential oil replace ground pepper where consistency matters.
Frequently asked.
What piperine percentage do you supply?
Oleoresin grades commonly run 90–98% piperine for bioavailability-enhancer use; tell us your target inclusion rate.
Do you provide a Certificate of Analysis?
Yes, COAs are available per batch — this will be provided alongside your order.
Get in touch
Ready to source Pepper?
Send us your requirement and our team will follow up with specifications, pricing, and lead times.