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 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: 20-32oC Recommended storage humidity (RH) : 50-60 % Keep in dry and airy place with no direct sunlight exposure ï?¼ No extreme treatments whichcould destroypackaging protection capacity ï?¼ Use all after opening the packaging