| Property |
Specification |
| Moisture Content |
12% - 14% |
| Size |
4 - 6 mm (length of individual peppercorns) |
| Shape |
Oval, smooth, and round |
| Color |
White to pale yellowish-white |
| Weight |
0.02 - 0.05 grams per peppercorn |
| Aroma |
Mild, aromatic, with a slightly fermented scent |
| Flavor |
Pungent, hot, milder than black pepper |
| Purity |
98% minimum (cleaned, no foreign matter) |
| Defects |
Less than 2% defective peppercorns per lot |
| Capsaicin Content |
3% - 6% (depending on the variety) |
| Foreign Matter |
Maximum 0.5% |
| Density |
0.6 - 0.8 g/cm³ |
