Piperine is the alkaloid responsible for the pungency of black pepper and long pepper, along with chavicine (an isomer of piperine). It has also been used in some forms of traditional medicine and as an insecticide. Piperine forms monoclinic needles, is slightly soluble in water (40 mg/L, or 1g/25L (18°C)) and more so in alcohol, ether or chloroform : the solution in alcohol has a pepper-like taste. It yields salts only with strong acids. Black Pepper Extract which contains 95% Piperine. Black Pepper Extract is involved in increasing the absorption of other nutrients in the body. The extract is also suggested to have anti-cancer properties, and could enhance cognitive functions and provide anti-depressant effects.

Common Name : Piperine

Botanical Name: Piper nigrum

Active Content: Piperine

NPE Specification: Piperine 95 %
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