
What is Black Pepper Extract?
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. Ground, dried, and cooked peppercorns have been used since antiquity, both for flavour and as a traditional medicine. Black pepper is the world's most traded spice, and is one of the most common spices added to cuisines around the world. Its spiciness is due to the chemical compound piperine, which is a different kind of spicy from the capsaicin characteristic of chili peppers. It is ubiquitous in the Western world as a seasoning, and is often paired with salt and available on dining tables in shakers or mills.
What is the function of Black Pepper Extract?
1.High in antioxidants: Black pepper is content high piperine, which test-tube studies have found to have powerful antioxidant properties.
2.Anti-inflammatory:Many studies have shown that piperine is effective in fighting inflammation.
3.Improve brain function: in animal studies, it has been shown that piperine can improve brain function.Especially,It has demonstrated potential benefits for symptoms associated with degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.Piperine improved memory, and piperine extract appeared to reduce the formation of amyloid plaques.
4.Improve blood sugar control:Studies have shown that piperine may help improve blood sugar metabolism.
5. Lower cholesterol:Black pepper extract has been studied in animals for its potential to lower cholesterol levels.
6.Anti-cancer: The active ingredient piperine in black pepper may have anti-cancer properties. But at test-tube studies found that piperine slowed the replication of breast, prostate and colon cancer cells and induced cancer cell death.
7.Promote the absorption of nutrients:Black pepper may increase the absorption of essential nutrients such as calcium and selenium, as well as some beneficial plant compounds such as green tea, turmeric, etc.
8.Promote intestinal health:The composition of gut bacteria is related to immune function, mood, chronic disease and so on. Preliminary research suggests that black pepper may increase beneficial bacteria in the gut.
9.Relieve pain:The piperine in black pepper is a natural pain reliever.
10.Reduce appetite:Compared with flavored water, appetite decreased after drinking black pepper drinks.
11.Multifunctional spice: Black pepper has become a staple in every family kitchens around the world.
12.Antibacterial:Black pepper oil helps fight the foodborne illness E. coli. It also helps fight staph infections, which often manifest as boils on the skin.
13.Swallowing problem: Black pepper can reduce swallowing problems in the elderly:swallowing problems-Especially the elderly-Often leads to many other serious diseases.Smelling black pepper oil is a risk-free way to stimulate the body's reflexes leading to swallowing. Because it is so easy to use, older people who have difficulty swallowing, such as those who have recently had a stroke, may benefit from smelling essential oils
Certificate of analysis of Peppermint Extract
Product and Batch Information | |||
Product Name: | Black Pepper Extract | Country of Origin: | P. R. China |
Botanic Name: | Piper nigrum L. | Type of extraction: | Grain Alcohol |
Plant Part: | Seed | Active Ingredient: | piperine |
Batch No: | GSE-20230514 | Manufacture Date | 2023/5/14 |
Extract Ratio: | Approx. >120 to 1 | Analysis Date | 2023/5/17 |
Ananlysis: | 1200 Kg | Report Date | 2023/5/20 |
Analysis Item | Specification | Result | Test Method |
Active Ingredeints | |||
piperine | >98% | 98.07% | HPLC |
Physical Control | |||
Appearance | off white powder | Complies | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies | Olfactory |
Taste | Special Sour | Conforms | Organoleptic |
Sieve Analysis | 100% pass 80mesh | Complies | 80 mesh Screen |
Loss on Drying | 5% Max | 3.21% | USP32<561> |
Ash | 5% Max | 2.58% | USP32<731> |
Chemical Control | |||
Arsenic (As) | NMT 1ppm | 0.05ppm | USP32<231> |
Cadmium(Cd) | NMT 0.5ppm | 0.14ppm | USP32<231> |
Lead (Pb) | NMT 0.5ppm | 0.03ppm | USP32<231> |
mercury (Hg) | NMT0.1ppm | 0.02ppm | USP32<231> |
Residual solvents | Meet USP32 Requirments | Conforms | USP32<467> |
Heavy Metals | 10ppm Max | Complies | USP32<231> |
Residual pesticides | Meet USP32 Requirments | Conforms | USP32<561> |
Microbiological Control | |||
Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max | Complies | USP34<61> |
Yeast & Mold | 1000cfu/g Max | Complies | USP34<61> |
E.Coli | Negative | Complies | USP34<62> |
Staphylococcus | Negative | Conforms | USP34<62> |
Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | Complies | USP34<62> |
Packing and Storage | |||
Packing | Pack in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. | ||
Storage | Store in a well-closed container away from moisture. | ||
Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. | ||
Expiration Date | 2025/5/20 |
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