Grade: Food / Flavour / Pharmaceutical / Cosmetic
| Botanical Name | Piper nigrum |
|---|---|
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Part Used | Dried Fruits (Peppercorns) |
| Origin | India |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Warm, spicy, characteristic pepper |
| Taste | Hot, spicy |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.860 – 0.890 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.475 – 1.490 |
| Optical Rotation | −5° to +15° |
| Flash Point | > 60°C |
β-Caryophyllene: 20 – 35%
Limonene: 15 – 25%
α-Pinene: 8 – 15%
| Test Parameter | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear pale yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Warm spicy pepper | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.860 – 0.890 | 0.874 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.475 – 1.490 | 1.483 |
| Optical Rotation | −5° to +15° | +6.2° |
| β-Caryophyllene Content | 20 – 35% | 27.8% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 3.0 | 1.1 |
| Solubility in Alcohol | Clear | Conforms |
| Heavy Metals | < 10 ppm | Conforms |
| Microbial Count | Nil | Conforms |
Conclusion: Batch conforms to internal quality standards for high-grade B2B export.