Uses: Culinary Use,Table Spice, Medicinal Use, Herbal Remedies, Pharmaceutical Industry, Food Processing & Preservation, Cosmetics & Perfumery
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| Parameter | Range/Specification |
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| Moisture | ≤ 12% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 0.5% |
| Admixture | ≤ 1% |
| Energy | 255–260 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 64–68 g |
| Protein | 10–11 g |
| Fat | 2.5–3.5 g |
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| Parameter | Range/Specification |
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| Premium Grade | Bold and uniform berries (TGSEB), high piperine content (≥5%), clean (99.5% purity), intense aroma, deep black color |
| Standard Grade | Medium to large berries (TG or MG), moderate piperine (4–5%), 98% purity, good aroma, consistent black to dark brown color |
| Industrial Grade | Mixed or small-sized berries, lower piperine (<4%), purity around 95% or less, suitable for grinding or oil extraction |