| Property |
Specification |
| Appearance |
Small, round, and berry-like, with a pinkish-red hue |
| Size |
3–4 mm in diameter |
| Shape |
Oval to round |
| Color |
Pink to reddish-pink |
| Texture |
Slightly wrinkled and smooth |
| Aroma |
Fragrant, with a sweet, spicy, and fruity scent |
| Flavor |
Pungent, mildly sweet, peppery with a hint of citrus |
| Hardness |
Firm, but not as hard as black peppercorns |
| Moisture Content |
Typically ≤ 14% |
| Density |
0.45–0.50 g/cm³ |
| Broken Pieces |
≤ 5% (for whole peppercorns) |
| Impurities |
< 1% of foreign matter |
| Origin |
South America (mainly Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador) |
| Storage Conditions |
Cool, dry, and away from direct sunlight |
