Black Pepper Extract

Black pepper extract is a concentrated powder with a dark brown colour and a characteristic, intense aroma. It is obtained in an extraction ratio of 50:1, which means a high concentration of active substances. The product is characterised by good solubility and physicochemical stability.

Thanks to its piperine and other bioactive compounds, black pepper extract is valued in dietary supplements and as a natural bioavailability enhancer for other ingredients. Its properties supporting digestion, metabolism and nutrient absorption make it a valuable addition to modern health-promoting formulations.

Description

Black pepper powder has a uniform consistency, good solubility and stable microbiological parameters. It is characterised by an intense aroma and low moisture content.

Parameter	Value
Appearance	Brown, fine powder
Odour	Characteristic, intense
Extraction ratio	50:1
Sulphated ash	≤ 10%
Loss on drying	≤ 5%
Particle size	100% through 80 mesh sieve
Heavy metals	≤ 10 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 3 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 2 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 1 ppm
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 0.1 ppm
Total number of microorganisms	≤ 10,000 cfu/g
Yeast and mould	≤ 100 cfu/g
E. coli	Absent in 10 g
Salmonella	Absent in 25 g
Staphylococcus aureus	Absent in 10 g