1. What is the difference between Oleoresin and Aquaresin®?
The primary difference between Oleoresin and Aquaresin® black and white pepper is dispersibility. Aquaresins® are dispersible in both water and oil. Oleoresins are dispersible only in oil. For more detailed information on the uses for and benefits of Kalsec® Aquaresin® Spice and Herb Extracts, please see the Aquaresin® Overview page.



2. Will your product taste like ground black pepper in our product?
Kalsec®: black and white pepper Oleoresins and Aquaresins® are formulated to replicate the same proportions of pungency and aroma which occur in good quality ground black pepper. The expression of flavor and pungency will depend upon your food product, processing conditions, and the grind profile of the pepper currently being used.

3. What black and white pepper components do you standardize?
Kalsec® standardizes for both pungency (as determined by piperine content) and flavor profile (as determined by quantity and quality of flavor components in volatile and nonvolatile fractions). Although Kalsec® black pepper extracts are comparatively low in color, we do not standardize for this characteristic.

4. What is the shelf life of your products?
Kalsec® Oleoresin and Aquaresin® black and white pepper have a minimum shelf life of one year when stored at ambient temperature and in their unopened container.

5. How do I add Kalsec® Oleoresins and Aquaresins® to my food product?
Oleoresins and Aquaresins®: may be added after dispersing onto other dry ingredients such as salt, dextrose, flour, or sugar. Aquaresins® may be added by way of predispersing into aqueous ingredients such as water, brine, phosphate solution, or vegetable juices. For more detailed information on methods of addition, please Aquaresins® Overview and Product Guide.

6. Are these products Kosher?
All Kalsec® black and white pepper Oleoresins and Aquaresins® are Kosher. For more information on Kosher certification, please contact Kalsec.

7. What is the difference between black and white pepper?
Although black and white pepper come from the same botanical source, they are distinctly different in flavor and aroma as well as color. For a complete description of the differences, please see the Flavor and Product Information page.