Technical aspects
Black pepper powder has a uniform consistency, good solubility and stable microbiological parameters. It is characterised by an intense aroma and low moisture content.
| Parameter | Value |
| Appearance | Brown, fine powder |
| Odour | Characteristic, intense |
| Extraction ratio | 50:1 |
| Sulphated ash | ≤ 10% |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5% |
| Particle size | 100% through 80 mesh sieve |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm |
| Total number of microorganisms | ≤ 10,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and mould | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| E. coli | Absent in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent in 10 g |
