Description

Specification of White Pepper Oleoresin
 
 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The product is natural and is obtained by solvent extraction of the decorticated berries of Piper nigrum L.
 
 
PROPERTIES
Appearance : Viscous, yellowish 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 : 5 *6% (v/w)
Residual Solvent     : Less than *5ppm
 
 
MICROBIAL QUALITY
Total plate count    : Less than ***0 cells/gram
Yeast and 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