Specification Parameter | Description |
Product Name | Black Pepper |
Type | Whole Black Pepper or Ground Black Pepper |
Appearance | Whole black peppercorns are small, round, and wrinkled with a black to dark brown color; ground black pepper is a fine powder |
Color | Black to dark brown (whole), black or dark gray (ground) |
Odor | Pungent, aromatic, and slightly spicy |
Taste | Hot, pungent, and slightly earthy |
Moisture Content | Max 12% |
Foreign Matter | Max 1% |
Purity | 99% minimum |
Particle Size | Whole (intact peppercorns), fine powder (60-100 mesh for ground pepper) |
Packaging | Packed in food-grade materials (e.g., plastic bags, jars, pouches) |
Storage | Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and moisture |