An Indispensable Part of the Baking Field: Black Pepper Powder Flavoring

Black pepper flavor is a flavor substance extracted from black pepper (Piper nigrum) or artificially synthesized, featuring a rich spicy aroma, warm woody scent and characteristic spiciness. Depending on the different production processes, it can be classified into black pepper essential oil (volatile components), black pepper oil resin (containing non-volatile flavor substances), and synthetic black pepper essence (for blending key aroma compounds).

1. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: The essential oil is a light yellow to slightly red transparent liquid. The oil resin is a semi-thick paste ranging from yellowish green to brown
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol and vegetable oil (some oil resins may not be completely soluble)
Main ingredients
Piperine (the main pungent component, with a content of up to 40%+)
Volatile aroma substances (β -caryophyllene, limonene, α -pinene, β -pinene, etc.)
Stability: Sensitive to light and heat. Should be stored in a sealed container away from light (below 25℃).
2. Sensory characteristics
Aroma: Spicy, warm, woody, with a hint of pine and citrus
Taste: Intense pepper spiciness, longer-lasting than capsaicin

The application fields of black pepper essence
1. Food industry (Main applications
Savory flavoring (such as black pepper beef, barbecue flavor) : Add 0.1-0.5% to enhance the layering of meat aroma
Meat products (sausages, hams, canned goods) : 0.01-0.03%, providing flavor and extending shelf life
Convenience foods (instant noodle seasonings, instant soup bases) : 0.005-0.05%, compensating for flavor loss during processing
Seasonings (sauces, sauces, tomato sauce) : 0.01-0.05%, enhancing the spiciness and complexity
Baked goods (black pepper bread, biscuits) : Trace amount (about 0.001%), endowing with a special spicy aroma
2. Daily chemical and perfume industry
Perfume: As a spicy ingredient (such as Hermes “Poivre Samarcande”), it gives a warm top note
Hair care products (shampoo, body wash) : 0.02-0.1%, providing a refreshing and stimulating sensation
3. Medicine and Health Care
Digestive aid products: Utilizing the metabolist-promoting properties of piperine. Functional seasonings: Integrating health preservation concepts (such as warming stomach seasoning oil)