PEPPER

SRI LANKAN STANDARD FOR PEPPER

Black pepper is graded as Grade I special, Grade I, FAQ Grade ad Light barriers. Light barriers are defined as those that float in solution of Alcohol and water.

Colour	: The colour should be black or brownish black
Appearance	: There should be solid deep set wrinkles on the surface.
Cleanliness	: The pepper should be free of dead or live insects rat droppings,mould, dirt, etc.
	(1) Mould berries : 1% maximum for grade I Special and Grade I, 2% maximum for Grade FAQ.
	(2) Dirt: 1% maximum for Grade I special and Grade I, 2% maximum for FAQ.
Light berries	: 2% maximum in Grade I special, 4% maximum in grade I, 10% maximum in FAQ.
Moisture	: Maximum content 12% in Grade I special and Grade I, 14%in FAQ and light berries.

Source : Department of Export Agriculture, Sri Lanka

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