Sourced from Vietnam and produced from sun-dried berries of Piper nigrum L., our Black Pepper is a coarse, aromatic spice ideal for culinary and industrial applications. Carefully cleaned, steam sterilized, and milled, it offers a bold, pungent flavor and unmistakable aroma.
| Parameter | Control Limit |
| Shape | Coarse powder |
| Color | Dark grey to black |
| Smell & Taste | Aromatic, hot, pungent |
| Moisture | ≤ 12% |
| Total Ash | ≤ 7.0% |
| Acid Insoluble Ash (10% HCl) | ≤ 1.5% |
| Ochratoxin A | ≤ 15 µg/kg |
| Aflatoxin (B1+B2+G1+G2) | ≤ 10 µg/kg |
| Aflatoxin B1 | ≤ 5 µg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Volatile Oil | ≥ 2% (US 60#) |
| Piperine | ≥ 4.5% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 0.65% |
| Fine Ferrous Metal Fragments | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Total Plate Count (TPC) | ≤ 10,000 cfu/g |
| E. coli | Negative |
| Coliforms | Negative |
| Yeast & Moulds | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative (in 25g) |
Experience the bold, aromatic flavor of premium whole black pepper, sourced from Vietnam, sun-dried, and carefully cleaned to meet the highest international standards. Our Black Pepper Whole ASTA is ideal for culinary and food manufacturing uses, offering consistent quality and a robust, spicy taste.
| Parameter | Control Limit |
| Shape | Round, Whole |
| Color | Natural Brown Black |
| Smell & Taste | Aromatic, Hot, Pungent |
| Density | ≥ 570 g/l |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 0.01% |
| Moisture | ≤ 12.5% |
| Water Activity | ≤ 0.65 |
| Acid Insoluble Ash (10% HCl) | ≤ 1.5% |
| Volatile Oil | ≥ 2.0% |
| Piperine | ≥ 4.5% |
| Total Ash | ≤ 7.0% |
| Aflatoxin B1 | ≤ 5 µg/kg |
| Lead | ≤ 0.6 ppm |
| Ochratoxin A | ≤ 15 µg/kg |
| Aflatoxin (B1+B2+G1+G2) | ≤ 10 µg/kg |
| Cadmium | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Mercury | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Presence of Pests/Residue | Not Detected |
Experience the authentic taste and aroma of premium quarter cracked black pepper, sourced from Vietnam’s finest Piper nigrum L. berries. Each peppercorn is carefully sun-dried, cleaned, steam sterilized, and precisely cracked to unlock its full, pungent flavor.
| Parameter | Control Limit |
| Shape | Cracked |
| Color | Dark grey to black |
| Smell & Taste | Aromatic, hot, pungent |
| Moisture | ≤ 12.0% |
| Water Activity | ≤ 0.65 |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 0.01% |
| Fine Ferrous Metal Fragments | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Total Ash | ≤ 7.0% |
| Acid Insoluble Ash (10% HCl) | ≤ 1.5% |
| Volatile Oil | ≥ 2.0% |
| Piperine | ≥ 4.5% |
| Aflatoxin B1 | ≤ 5 µg/kg |
| Ochratoxin A | ≤ 15 µg/kg |
| Aflatoxin B1+B2+G1+G2 | ≤ 10 µg/kg |
| TPC (Total Plate Count) | ≤ 10,000 cfu/g |
| E. coli | Negative |
| Coliforms | Negative |
| Yeast & Moulds | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
Experience the pure, aromatic intensity of premium white pepper, carefully sourced from Vietnam’s finest Piper nigrum L. berries. Our White Pepper Whole ASTA is steam decorticated to remove the outer husk, resulting in a clean, smooth appearance and a flavor profile that is sharp, hot, and pungent.
| Parameter | Control Limit |
| Shape | Round, Whole |
| Color | Natural Brown Black |
| Smell & Taste | Aromatic, Hot, Pungent |
| Density | ≥ 630 g/l |
| Black Berries | ≤ 3% |
| Broken Berries | ≤ 1% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 0.3% |
| Moisture | ≤ 13.5% |
| Acid Insoluble Ash (10% HCl) | ≤ 0.65% |
| Volatile Oil | ≥ 1.0% |
| Piperine | ≥ 4% (if required) |
| Ochratoxin A | ≤ 15 µg/kg |
| Aflatoxin B1 | ≤ 5 µg/kg |
| Aflatoxin (B1+B2+G1+G2) | ≤ 10 µg/kg |
| Lead | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Cadmium | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Mercury | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Presence of Pests/Residue | Not Detected |