Description
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
Plant Part Used: Fruit
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Also known as ‘the King of spices’ which belongs to the family Piperaceae. Piperine is the major bioactive component in this fruit, which is responsible for its strong flavor and odor. Black pepper is well valued for its aroma, nutrition, flavor, and medicinal use. It is also rich in β-carotene, vitamins like A, C, E, K, niacin, and trace minerals like phosphorous, iron, and calcium. These small fruits are also a good source of potent antioxidants that provide protection from unstable free radicles and are rich in amino acid that increases their bioavailability.
Product Type: Raw Material/Extract
Product Category: Organics
Product Subcategory: Herbs-Spices-Seasonings
Product Mix Category: Organic RM powders
Package Type: 25.00Kg
Product SpecÂ
Biological source: Piper nigrumÂ
Shelf Life: 48monthsÂ
Plant part used: SeedÂ
Country Of Origin: IndiaÂ
Items |
Specification | Test Methods |
Physical Analysis |
 |  |
Description |
Powder | Organoleptic |
Color | Light brown |
Organoleptic |
Odor |
Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic |
Organoleptic |
Mesh size |
Passes through #60 mesh | USP<786> |
Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w |
USP<731>Â |
Untapped Bulk Density |
0.30 g/ml to 0.60 g/ml | USP<616> |
pH 5% Solution | 4-6 |
USP<791>Â |
Tapped Bulk Density |
0.50 g/ml to 0.80 g/ml | USP<616> |
Identification | To Comply by TLC |
TLCÂ |
Total Heavy Metals |
NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
Lead |
NMT 0.5 ppm |
USP<232>Â |
Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm |
USP<232>Â |
Mercury |
NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm |
USP<232>Â |
Microbiology Test |
 |  |
Total Plate Count | NMT 100,000 cfu/g |
USP<61>Â |
Yeast & Mold |
NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
E. Coli | Absent |
USP<62>Â |
Salmonella |
Absent | USP<62> |
Coliforms | NMT 100 cfu/g |
USP<62>Â |
Staphylococcus aureus |
Absent |
USP<62>Â |