Black Pepper Seeds: Black pepper is used in all types of savoury, main dishes, soups and salads. Black pepper is the world’s most traded spice! In ancient times, pepper was so valuable that it was often used as currency. The word pepper is ultimately derived from the Sanskrit word for long pepper – pippali. Black peppercorns were found stuffed in the nostrils of Ramesses II, placed there as part of the mummification rituals shortly after his death in 1213 BCE. Black pepper, is widely used in traditional Indian medicine and as a home remedy for relief from sore throat, throat congestion, and cough. Specifications of Black Pepper Seeds: Certificate of Analysis: Product Name : Black Pepper Extract Latin Name : Piper nigrum L. Used Part : Seed Shelf Life : 2 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. Active Ingredient : Piperine Grade : AAAGrade, Pharmaceutical Grade, Cosmetic Grade Product type : 100% natural,GMO Free Odor & Taste : Characteristic Paiticle size : 100% Pass through 80 mesh Test Method : HPLC Extraction Type : Solvent Extration Loss on drying : 5.0% Sulphated Ash : 5.0% Chemical control (Heavy metals): Lead ( Pb ) : 2.0 mg/kg Arsenic ( As ) : 1.0 mg/kg Mercury ( Hg ) : 0.1 mg/kg Cadmium ( Cd ) : 1.0 mg/kg Microbiology: Total Plate Count :