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Specialty Ingredients

Piperine Extract

Piper nigrum L. · Piperaceae

Piperine 95% by HPLC

Black pepper extract standardised to not less than 95% piperine by HPLC. An off-white to pale cream powder used at low inclusion, most often alongside curcumin.

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Standardisation
Piperine NLT 95%
Assay method
HPLC
Plant part
Fruit, dried peppercorn
Appearance
Off-white to pale cream fine powder
Shelf life
36 months
Origin
India

Grades

Also known as black pepper extract, Piper nigrum extract

Grades and standardisation

Specifying Piperine Extract

Piperine is used at milligram inclusion, so the assay is effectively the dose. Particle size matters as much: at NLT 95% through 80 mesh the powder blends evenly at low inclusion.

GradeStandardisationMethodFormTypical useAvailability
Piperine 95% NLT 95% piperine HPLC Fine powder, NLT 95% through 80 mesh Capsules, tablets, curcumin blends Standard Request
Piperine 98% NLT 98% piperine HPLC Fine powder Higher-purity specifications On request Request
Piperine 50% NLT 50% piperine HPLC Fine powder Lower-strength formulas On request Request
Granulated Declared on the granule HPLC Free-flowing granules Direct-compression tablets On request Request
Water-dispersible Declared on the matrix basis HPLC Powder Beverages, gummies, sachets On request Request

Standard grades are held and supplied routinely; grades on request are produced against a confirmed order. Other standardisations, mesh sizes and packs can be quoted to specification.

Piperine Extract specification

Typical values for the piperine 95% grade. The specification agreed for your order governs.

Botanical sourcePiper nigrum L. (Piperaceae)
Plant partFruit
IdentificationPositive for piperine, HPLC
PiperineNLT 95.0% w/w, HPLC, dry basis
AppearanceFine powder, off-white to pale cream
Odour and tasteCharacteristic, pungent
Particle sizeNLT 95% through 80 mesh
Loss on dryingNMT 5.0% w/w
AshNMT 2.0% w/w
Bulk densityNLT 0.30 g/ml
SolubilitySparingly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol
Shelf life36 months, sealed, cool and dry
Packaging25 kg HDPE drum with PE liner; smaller packs for low-inclusion use
OriginIndia

Applications of Piperine Extract

Dietary supplements · Sports nutrition · Traditional formulations

  • Curcumin combinations

    Piperine 95% with curcuminoids 95%

  • Capsules, tablets and softgels

    Piperine 95%; granulated for direct compression

  • Multinutrient and botanical blends

    Piperine 95%

  • Thermogenic and sports formulas

    Piperine 95%

  • Beverages, gummies and sachets

    Water-dispersible grade

  • Traditional formulations

    Piperine 95%

Documentation

Supplied with piperine extract for UK and EU import and supplier approval.

  • Specification sheetGrade, limits and methodsBefore quotation
  • Certificate of analysisBatch results against the specificationEvery batch
  • Safety data sheetHandling, storage and transportOn request
  • Allergen and non-GMO statementsSigned declarationsOn request
  • BSE/TSE, non-irradiation and ETODeclarations for EU and UK importOn request
  • Certificate of originCountry of origin for customsWith shipment

Questions about Piperine Extract

What is Piperine Extract?

Piperine Extract is a concentrated botanical ingredient derived from the fruit of Piper nigrum (black pepper).

What grades are available?

High-assay Piperine Extract can be supplied, including grades around 95% piperine, subject to the required specification and availability.

How is piperine content determined?

Piperine content should be established using the analytical method specified for the commercial grade. The assay method should be considered alongside the stated percentage when comparing products from different suppliers.

What is Piperine Extract used for?

Piperine is primarily used as a defined botanical ingredient in nutraceutical and supplement formulations.

Can Piperine Extract be supplied against a buyer's specification?

Yes. Buyers can provide their required assay, analytical method, physical requirements, documentation and quantity for review before quotation.

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