Black Pepper
| Botanical Name | Piper nigrum |
| Common Name | Black Pepper |
| Color | Black to dark brown |
| Shape | Small, round, wrinkled, and smooth |
| Size | 4-5 mm in diameter |
| Aroma | Pungent, sharp, and spicy |
| Taste | Hot, spicy, slightly bitter |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 12% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 1% |
| Purity | ≥ 98% |
| Broken Peppercorns | ≤ 5% |
| Ash Content | ≤ 6% |
| Volatile Oil Content | 2-3% |
| Essential Oil Content | 3-4% |
| Piperine Content | 5-8% |
| Shelf Life | 2-3 years under proper storage conditions |