Long Pepper Oil (Lada Panjang)
Minyak Lada Panjang — Piper longum
Long pepper was the dominant spice in ancient Mediterranean trade before black pepper. Its essential oil offers a unique, sweeter, more complex spice character compared to black pepper oil, with growing demand from craft spirits, artisan food, and Ayurvedic product sectors. Indonesian production from Java and Sumatra is available year-round.
Origin:Java, Sumatra
Aroma:Warm, spicy, with a unique sweetness and complexity not found in black pepper. Slightly earthy and resinous with a distinctive piperine-rich warmth.
Form:Pale yellow to amber, mobile liquid
Applications
Specialty Food FlavoringPharmaceuticalAyurvedic ProductsNiche Fragrance
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Indonesian Name | Minyak Lada Panjang |
| Botanical Name | Piper longum |
| Origin | Java, Sumatra |
| Piperine | 3–6% (volatile fraction) |
| β-Caryophyllene | 10–20% |
| Sesquiterpenes | 40–60% |
| Specific Gravity | 0.870–0.900 |
| Refractive Index | 1.480–1.495 |
| Documentation | GC-MS, COA, MSDS per batch |
| MOQ | 5 kg |
| Packaging | 5 kg, 10 kg can |
| Lead Time | 7–14 days FOB Jakarta/Surabaya |