Growing on vines, pepper berries turn from green to red and black as they mature. The oil from India is extracted by steam distillation of the dried and crushed peppercorns but is also a by-product of the oleoresin manufacture. The market price is influenced by the crop sizes in Vietnam, Brazil, and Indonesia
CAS Number |
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84629-41-9 |
FEMA Number |
2845 |
EINECS Number |
284-524-7 |
Growing on vines, pepper berries turn from green to red and black as they mature. The oil from India is extracted by steam distillation of the dried and crushed peppercorns but is also a by-product of the oleoresin manufacture. The market price is influenced by the crop sizes in Vietnam, Brazil, and Indonesia
Category | Essential Oils and Extracts |
Regional Availability | Worldwide |
Harvest Period | Oct - Dec |
Natural Status | EU Natural |
Organoleptic Descriptors | spicy, warm, black pepper |
Common Applications | ginger, pepper, spice |
Appearance | Colourless to yellow liquid |
Kosher | yes |
Halal | yes |
Assay | n/a |
Optical Rotation | -23.0 to -1.0 |
Refractive Index @20℃ | 1.4790 - 1.4880 |
Specific Gravity @20℃ | 0.867 - 0.887 |
Flash Point ℃ | 50°C |
Shelf Life (months) | 12 |
Storage Recommendations | Sealed containers in a cool dark place. Check quality before use. |
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