Black Pepper Oil

Black pepper belongs to the family of Piperaceae. Often referred to as the ‘King of spices’, it has been an incredibly popular spice since ancient times. The essential oil of black pepper is obtained by the steam distillation of dried berries/peppercorns of Piper nigrum. The oil is a colourless to pale/greenish yellow colour with warm, peppery, slightly-sweet and spicy notes. The oil is mainly composed of Pinenes, D-limonene, Caryophyllene etc. The product is mainly used in flavouring applications.