Product Code 1BPW04ST
Product Name Black Pepper Whole ASTA 570 g/l Steam Sterilized
Description Pure genuine whole black pepper, dried green berries of Piper
Nigrum L. a wet tropical perennial glabrous woody climbing vine,
Belongs to the family of Piperaceace.
Country of Origin : Indonesia
Common Name : Lada Hitam (Indonesia), Black Pepper (English)
Botanical Name : Piper Nigrum L
Plant Part : Used Seeds
ANALYTICAL/PHYSICAL
Odor Characteristic of black pepper, spicy aroma / hot sharp pungent taste
Color/Appearance Bold size peppercorn with a uniform dark brown to pitch black
Infestation Shall be free from any pest / insect infestation
Moisture Content (%) : Max. 12.0
Volatile Oil (%) : Min. 1.5
Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 7.0
Acid Insoluble Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 1.0
Light Berries (%) : Max. 2.0
Foreign Material (%) Max. 1.0
Bulk Density (g/L) Min. 570
MICROBIOLOGICAL DATA
Total Plate Count (cfu/g) : Max. 50.000
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
No extreme treatments which could destroy packaging protection capacity
Use all after opening the packaging