Description
The standardized extract of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) fruit, principally standardized to piperine content. Piperine is the pungent alkaloid responsible for the characteristic heat of black pepper and the primary bioavailability-enhancing compound used in modern dietary supplement formulations, particularly for curcumin absorption.
Off-white to pale yellow free-flowing powder. Limited water solubility; freely soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform.
We supply food-grade Black Pepper Extract from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include 50 percent Piperine (cost-effective baseline), 95 percent Piperine (the workhorse bioavailability-enhancer grade matching the BioPerine specification), 98 percent Piperine (premium grade), and 99 percent Piperine (pharmaceutical-grade isolated compound).
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering piperine content (HPLC), related alkaloid impurities, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiology.
Introduction
Black Pepper has been a globally traded spice for over 4,000 years, with documented Indian cultivation and Egyptian use. The compound piperine was isolated in 1819 by Hans Christian Orsted and has been pharmacologically characterized as a potent inhibitor of intestinal and hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes (P-glycoprotein and selected cytochrome P450s), the mechanistic basis for its bioavailability-enhancement positioning.
Industrial production proceeds by extraction of dried Black Pepper fruit with food-grade solvents, followed by purification and crystallization to defined piperine content. Premium pharmaceutical-grade material is produced through multiple recrystallization passes.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient and spice extract by the U.S. FDA (GRAS), the European Food Safety Authority, and equivalent regulators worldwide.
The commercial breakthrough for piperine in supplements came with the patented BioPerine brand (Sabinsa Corporation), supported by clinical research demonstrating substantial bioavailability enhancement of curcumin (approximately 2000-fold), CoQ10, beta-carotene, and other lipophilic nutrients. The bioavailability-enhancer category is now a foundational element of premium turmeric and curcumin supplement positioning.
Strategic positioning is dominated by bioavailability-enhancement applications in combination supplements, particularly turmeric-curcumin formulations where piperine inclusion is essentially universal in premium products.
Where it is used
- Bioavailability-enhancement applications in curcumin, resveratrol, CoQ10, and combination supplement formulations (the dominant commercial application)
- Weight-management and thermogenic dietary supplements: piperine has documented thermogenic activity
- Sports nutrition: pre-workout and fat-burner formulations
- Functional beverages: premium curcumin shots and wellness drinks
- Traditional Ayurvedic medicine: trikatu and combination formulations
- Pharmaceutical research applications
- Cosmetic skincare: warming and circulation-enhancing formulations
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow free-flowing powder |
| Piperine content (HPLC) | ≥ 50% / 95% / 98% / 99% (grade dependent) |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 0.5% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Residual solvents | Within ICH Q3C limits |
| Total plate count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
| Source | Piper nigrum dried fruit |
Ready to discuss business?
Send us your spec and requirement. We will respond with availability and pricing within 24 hours.