Black Pepper Whole Asta 570

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