piper longum fruit oil

Piper longum fruit oil is a natural essential oil obtained by distillation from the fruit of Piper longum, commonly known as long pepper. It is classified as a plant-derived spice oil with a characteristic warm and spicy aroma that includes woody and lemon-like cineole notes. The oil is referenced under several synonyms, including longpepper oil and bengal pepper oil, and is indexed in chemical databases like PubChem. Its sensory profile makes it valuable in flavor and fragrance applications, providing a peppery and spicy flavor rather than heat. The oil is often harvested from the dried fruit of the long pepper plant, which grows in various tropical regions and has a longstanding use in culinary and aromatic traditions.

Piper longum fruit oil naturally occurs in the dried fruits of the Piper longum plant, a vine native to parts of South and Southeast Asia. This oil is primarily used as a flavor and fragrance agent, imparting spicy and woody notes to food products, perfumes, and aromatherapy formulations. The oil's chemical profile allows it to enhance warm and citrusy qualities in blends. It is recognized and regulated under standards like FEMA (US), which evaluates its suitability as a flavoring substance. Its versatility in sensory applications supports its use in various consumer goods, including foods, beverages, cosmetics, and household products.

Piper longum fruit oil is characterized by a complex composition featuring cineole and other volatile compounds that confer its warm, spicy, and lemony woody scent. The oil is typically a liquid at room temperature with moderate volatility, facilitating its blending in formulations. Its chemical stability under standard storage conditions supports its shelf life in flavor and fragrance products. The sensory intensity and solubility influence its application concentrations, while the presence of active constituents dictates compatibility with other ingredients. These physical and chemical properties make it suitable for incorporation in both aqueous and oil-based systems, enhancing the aromatic and flavor profiles.

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flavor and fragrance agents

RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search

IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice

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EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

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piper longum l. oil

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