Black Pepper Fruit Extract

Extract derived directly from the whole black pepper fruit rather than isolating specific compounds

Spices Fruits Research: Moderate

Scientific Name

Piper nigrum fructus extractum

Classifications

Source: natural

Type: extract

Benefits

Contains natural piperine
Provides full spectrum of compounds
Traditional culinary and medicinal uses

Specific Properties

Contains a balanced profile of natural constituents
Often water-soluble compounds compared to oil-based extracts
May contain various flavonoids and phenolic compounds
Gentler bioavailability enhancement than isolated piperine
Standardized to total polyphenol content rather than just piperine

Safety Notes

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in normal culinary amounts. High doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive individuals. May interact with certain medications by affecting metabolism.

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