Can essential oil be extracted from Vietnamese black pepper seeds?
In this study, the conditions for optimal hydrodistillation extraction of essential oil from Vietnamese black pepper ( Piper nigrum L.) seeds were investigated. In addition, GC-MS also was used to reveal the chemical composition of the produced oil.
What kind of pepper is used in Indonesia?
Indonesia is a country that has abundant spices, one of which is pepper. There are two types of pepper, namely black pepper and white pepper. Black pepper (Piper nigrum L .) is such a useful medicinal plant that b lack pepper is called the "king o f spices" . Black pepper is used throughout the world for var ious types of dishes.
How do pepper plants grow?
Propagation is usually by stem cuttings, which are set out near a tree or a pole that will serve as a support. Pepper plants are sometimes interspersed in tea or coffee plantations. They begin bearing in 2 to 5 years and may produce for as long as 40 years. The fruits are picked when they begin to turn red.
Where does black pepper grow?
Black pepper is native either to Southeast Asia or South Asia. Within the genus Piper, it is most closely related to other Asian species such as P. caninum. Wild pepper grows in the Western Ghats region of India.