Description

Specification of Black Pepper Oleoresin
 
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
 
The product is natural & is obtained by solvent extraction  of the berries of Piper nigrum L.
 
PROPERTIES
 
Appearance     : Free flowing, olive green liquid at ambient temperatures.
Solubility          : Soluble in alcohol ( *5%)
Flavor               : A characteristic aroma of Pepper with pungent taste
Ingredients       : Solvent extracted product with permitted food grade diluents or emulsifiers.
 
SPECIFICATION
 
Piperine Content          : ****1%
Volatile Oil Content      : *7 **8% (v/w)
Residual Solvent          : Less than *5ppm
 
 
MICROBIAL QUALITY
 
Total plate count          : Less than ***0 cells/gram
Yeast & Mould             : Less than **0 cells/gram
E coli                            : Negative/ gram
Salmonella                   : Negative/ 5 grams
 
HEAVY METALS
 
Total heavy metals       : Less than *0 ppm
Arsenic                         : Less than 3 ppm
Lead                             : Less than 5 ppm