Oleoresin

Botanical Name : Piper nigrum L.

Plant Part : Black Peppercorns

Extraction Method: Supercritical Fluid Extraction Process (SCFE) also called Co2 Extraction process.

We produce one of the finest quality oleoresin of black pepper by virtue of supercritical extraction process. These oleoresins are free from solvent, pesticide residues; heavy metal traces and therefore are ideal for high quality pharmaceutical, cosmetic, cosmoceutical, nutraceutical formulations and food products.

The list of standardized black pepper oleoresins available with us are as follows:

• Black Pepper OR 4020: Piperene 40 % Volatile oil 20ml.
• Black Pepper OR 4020 is a Pale Yellow Semi Solid paste with characteristic odor of black pepper.
• Black Pepper OR 6505: Piperene 65 % Volatile oil 5 ml.
• Black Pepper OR 6505 is Pale Yellow Semi Solid paste crystalline in nature with characteristic odor of black pepper.

Active compounds:
Black peppercorns contain compounds called alkaloids and one of most important is piperine. It acts as a central nervous system depressant and suppresses fever and pain. It is known to be anti-inflammatory and insecticidal. It is known to cause skin pigmentation and is used in vitiligo.

Background:
Pepper is one of the oldest and the world's most important spice. It is the dried fruit of Piper nigrum L. Native of Madagascar and Malabar Coast of South Western India, pepper is also known as the King of Spices. The berries start turning from red to black as they mature, black pepper is dried, developed unripe fruit.

Pepper can be used in tonic and is also used as a flavour ingredient in food products. In meat products it is used for curing and preserving. The fruits are acrid, bitter, carminative, aphrodisiac, diuretic, digestive and stimulant. They are of use in arthritis, asthma, fever, cough, dysentery, dyspepsia, obesity and flatulence by aiding in digestion.

Black pepper oil is also good for muscle aches and pain.

Black Pepper’s woody warm aroma comes from the volatile oils found mostly in the flesh and skin. The pungency of its bite comes from the alkaloids and resins found in seeds. The essential oil goes into perfumes and flavourings. It is used for reducing stomach and intestinal gas and has been found to stimulate the activities of the heart and kidneys.

Piperine also works as an insecticide against houseflies and is used for spraying against different types of pests in gardening.

Cubeb pepper comprises of substances that are carminative, antiseptic, and diuretic. Since these substances relieves throat inflammation cubeb oil is used in throat Lozenges.

Black pepper blends well with rosemary, lavender, frankincense, sandalwood, marjoram, and other spices. As for safety, black pepper is non-sensitizing and non-toxic. In high concentrations it may be an irritant and redden the skin.