Product Code : 1LBG40ST
Product Name : Black Pepper Light Berries Ground US #40 Steam Sterilized
Description 100 % ground of black pepper, specially processed from dried,
immature fruits of perennial tropical vine of Lampong Piper nigrum
L
Country of Origin : Indonesia
Common Name : Lada Hitam (Indonesia), Black Pepper (English)
Botanical Name : Piper Nigrum L
Plant Part : Used Seeds
ANALYTICAL/PHYSICAL
Odor Spicy aroma, hot sharp pungent taste, typically of Black Pepper
Characteristic Aroma.
Color/Appearance Pale black/grey particle with a finner greyish dispersed particle
Infestation Shall be free from any pest / insect infestation
Moisture Content (%) : Max.12.0
Volatile Oil (%) : Min. 1.0
Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 8.0
Acid Insoluble Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 1.0
Particle size (%) Min. 95 Through US #40
MICROBIOLOGICAL DATA
Total Plate Count (cfu/g) : Max. 100.000
Yeast and Mold (cfu/g) : Max. 500
E. coli (cfu/g) : Not Detected
Coliform (cfu/g) : Not Detected
Salmonella (Cfu/50g) : Negative
Methods
Testing Methods : Asta Method
Packaging : Polyethylene inner bag with three-ply kraft paper outer bag
Stability And Storage : 12 Months when stored properly on the following conditions:
Recommended storage temperature : 20-32 C
Recommended storage humidity (RH) : 50-60 %
Keep in dry and airy place with no direct sunlight exposure
No extreme treatments which could destroy packaging protection capacity
Use all after opening the packaging