Botanical Name | Piper nigrum |
Common Name | White pepper and Piper nigrum |
Country of Origin | India, Indonesia, Malaysia and China |
Solubility | Soluble in oil, insoluble in water |
Specific Gravity | Not Applicable |
Optical Rotation | Not Applicable |
Refrective Index | Not Applicable |
PlantPart | Seed |
Bland With | Chili peppers and other ingredients |
CAS No | Not Applicable |
Flash Point | Not Applicable |
Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
Native to Southern Asia, the white peppercorn ripens fully before it is picked. These are used as a stimulant, carminative and aromatic
It’s been used since longer time in India but it has now been greatly cultivated in China and Malaysia. Egyptian history shows its usage by the local people.
Color : Colorless,
Aroma : Sharp, woody fragrance with oriental undertones
Capsanthin and capsorubin
These are used to add colour to cheese, sauces, sweets, orange juice, spice mixtures, emulsified processed meats and egg yolks. Apart, these are also used to treat indigestion, nausea, and flatulence