الفلفل الاسود

🌿 Black Pepper / Ground Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)

Also known as: Whole Black Peppercorns, Ground Pepper, فلفل أسود

📝 General Description

Black pepper is the dried unripe fruit of the Piper nigrum vine. Known as the “King of Spices,” it is widely used for its sharp, pungent flavor and aroma. Black pepper is a fundamental spice in global cuisines and is also valued for its antioxidant and digestive properties. It is available as whole peppercorns or ground powder.

🔬 Physical Properties

Color: Black to dark brown (whole), light to dark grey (ground)

Form: Whole peppercorns or finely ground powder

Odor: Sharp, penetrating, and aromatic

Taste: Pungent, hot, and biting

Moisture Content: ≤ 12%

Purity: ≥ 99%

Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.5%

Particle Size (Ground): 40–80 mesh (as per buyer requirement)

🧪 Chemical Properties

Piperine Content: ≥ 4% (varies with origin and quality)

Volatile Oil Content: ≥ 1.0%

Total Ash: ≤ 7%

Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 1.5%

pH (aqueous extract): 5.5 – 6.5

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per 100g) (approximate)

Energy: 250–280 kcal

Protein: 10–12 g

Fat: 2.5–3.5 g

Carbohydrates: 60–65 g

Fiber: 25–30 g

Iron: 10–12 mg

Calcium: 400–450 mg

Magnesium: 170–190 mg

Sodium: < 20 mg

✅ Quality Standards

Free from artificial color, additives, or preservatives

Non-irradiated and non-GMO

In accordance with ISO, HACCP, and EU food safety regulations

Cleaned, sorted, and packaged under hygienic conditions

🧫 Microbiological Standards

Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g

E. coli: Negative

Salmonella: Absent in 25g

Coliforms: < 100 cfu/g

📦 Packaging & Storage

Packaging: PP woven bags, paper sacks, or food-grade cartons (as per client request)

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from moisture and sunlight

Shelf Life: 18 to 24 months under optimal conditions

Origin: Egypt

🍛 Applications

Universal seasoning in savory dishes

Used whole in pickles, broths, and stocks

Essential in spice mixes and marinades

Adds heat and depth to soups, sauces, and meat rubs

Known for digestive stimulation in traditional remedies

📞 Contact

Eng. NADA HEMDAN, export official

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