Black Pepper Oleoresin[10 Jun. 2009, 9:10:32]
Specifications
Description : Oleoresin Black Pepper is the natural extract of dried tender berries of Piper Nigrum Linn of family Piperaceae.
Manufacturing Process : It is obtained by the solvent extraction of Black Pepper and the solvent traces are removed by distilling it in vacua at controlled temperature.
Physical Appearance : It is a yellowish brown viscous liquid with pungent slightly biting aroma of Black Pepper.
Spice Equivalent : About 5-10 kgs of Oleoresin replaces 100 Kgs of dried black Pepper
Technical Specifications
Residual Solvent (By gas chromotography) : Less than 10 ppm
Volatile Oil content v/w : 20 ml/100gm
Piperine content : 40%
Microbiology : Free from Microbial contaminants.
Botanical Nomenclature: Thymus vu
Preparation: Solubilization of the concrete in ethanol
Appearance and odour: Dark-brown
Odour: Characteristic of Grey Thyme
Storage: In tight full container in a cool, dark and dry place