Black pepper extract

Black pepper extract (CAS 84929-41-9), also referenced as FEMA 2844, is a concentrated botanical extract derived from the dried fruit of Piper nigrum.

Where is Black pepper extract used?

• Food and beverage: natural flavoring in seasonings, marinades and sauces
• Processed meats and savory snack coatings: precise pungency control
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical: capsules, tablets and functional supplements
• Fragrance and personal care: spicy, woody top notes in perfumes, aftershaves and grooming products
• It contributes antioxidant activity that supports shelf-life extension in fat-containing food systems.

Good to know: These products are often standardized to piperine content for bioavailability-enhancement claims. CO2 grades are often preferred where clean-label positioning is a sourcing requirement.

Commercial specifications

• Standardized to piperine content
• Solvent-extracted and CO2-extracted variants