| Property |
Specification |
| Appearance |
Small, round, wrinkled, and black to dark brown |
| Size |
4–5 mm in diameter |
| Shape |
Spherical to irregularly shaped |
| Color |
Black to dark brown with a rough surface |
| Texture |
Rough, wrinkled, firm, and slightly brittle when crushed |
| Aroma |
Pungent, sharp, and spicy with a woody undertone |
| Flavor |
Hot, pungent, with a sharp, peppery kick |
| Hardness |
Hard, but can be crushed or ground |
| Moisture Content |
Typically ≤ 13% |
| Density |
0.50–0.60 g/cm³ |
| Broken Pieces |
≤ 5% (for whole peppercorns) |
| Impurities |
< 1% of foreign matter |
| Origin |
Primarily India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Brazil |
| Storage Conditions |
Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and moisture |
