Description
Black pepper is the dried mature berry of the pepper vine, valued globally for its pungency, aroma, and high essential oil content. KP Global Merchant supplies premium Kerala origin black pepper sourced from traditional spice growing regions of the Western Ghats. The pepper is harvested at full maturity, sun dried to develop deep black colour, and processed to maintain strong aroma, high piperine content, and export grade cleanliness.
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Form | Whole dried berries |
| Color | Deep black to dark brown |
| Berry Type | Fully matured, well dried |
| Bulk Density | 520 to 580 g per liter |
| Size | 3.5 to 4.5 mm |
| Light Berries | Max 2 percent |
| Broken Berries | Max 2 percent |
| Foreign Matter | Max 1 percent |
| Insect Damage | Nil |
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | Max 12 percent |
| Piperine Content | Minimum 4 percent |
| Volatile Oil Content | Minimum 2 percent |
| Total Ash | Max 7 percent |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Max 1 percent |
MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARDS
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | Within export food safety limits |
| Yeast and Mold | Within acceptable limits |
| E. coli | Absent |
| Salmonella | Absent |
| Aflatoxin | Within permissible export limits |
PROCESSING
Machine cleaned
Air classified
Gravity separated
Hand sorted
Metal detected
Packed under hygienic conditions
No chemical fumigation or artificial colouring
PACKING
5 kg
10 kg
25 kg
Packed in food grade poly lined export cartons or jute bags as per buyer requirement
STORAGE
Store in cool and dry conditions below 25°C and relative humidity below 65 percent
SHELF LIFE
24 months from packing date
