BLACK PEPPER

DESCRIPTION AND ORIGIN

Black pepper is the dried, unripened fruit of Piper nigrum. Black pepper is generally grown in India, Brazil and Indonesia. The round, wrinkled, brownish - black berries have a penetrating, aromatic aroma and a pungent, hot, biting flavor.

SPECIFICATIONS	Cracked
Elite Code	PB9209
Particle Size	5% MAX + US6
	5% MAX - US10
Volatile Oil	1.5% MIN
Moisture	12% MAX

MICROBIOLOGICAL

On request product is treated to reduce microbiological levels.

PACKAGING

Corrugated box with polyethylene liner.

This data represents general product specifications. It is subject to variations due to raw materials and manufacturing.

Elite Spice, Inc. will custom manufacture products to meet special requirements.