Product Code : 1BPW03ST Product Name : Black Pepper Whole ASTA 550 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 Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 7.0 Acid Insoluble Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 1.0 Light Berries (%) : Max. 3.0 Foreign Material (%) : Max. 1.0 Bulk Density (g/L) : Min. 550 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
