Black Pepper

Black Pepper is the dried form of Piper nigrum L. berries. It is widely used as spice/condiment in Indian cooking. The berries are generally picked before complete ripening and may be brown, grey or black in color.Light Berries(by weight) :                         Max. 5.0%Pinheads or broken berries(by weight):      Max. 4.0%Bulk Density (gm/litre):                            Min. 550 gm/litreMoisture:                                                 Max. 13.0%Total ash on dry basis:                              Max. 6.0%Non-volatile ether extract on dry basis:      Min. 6.0%Volatile oil content on dry basis (v/w):        Min. 2.0%Piperine Content on dry basis:                   Min. 4.0%Insect damaged matter (% by weight):      Max. 1.0%

Black Pepper is the dried form of Piper nigrum L. berries. It is widely used as spice/condiment in Indian cooking. The berries are generally picked before complete ripening and may be brown, grey or black in color. It is known for its various nutritional benefits, as well as its flavor-enhancing properties in the food products.