Common Name | Black Pepper |
Scientific Name | Piper nigrum |
Form | Small dried berries (peppercorns) |
Size (Diameter) | 3–5 mm |
Color | Dark brown to black |
Texture | Wrinkled, hard |
Aroma | Strong, pungent, spicy |
Taste | Pungent, hot, slightly woody |
Moisture Content | 10–12% (dried form) |
Density | Approximately 0.5–0.6 g/cm³ |
Shelf Life (dried) | 2–3 years (if stored properly) |