References

DMA Code

800727

CAS Number

84629-41-9

FEMA Number

2845

EINECS Number

284-524-7

Characteristics

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.

Product Information

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 no

Halal yes

Chemical Properties

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.