Black pepper
| Property | Specification |
| Color | Dark brown to black |
| Shape | Small, round, wrinkled spheres |
| Size | 4–5 mm in diameter |
| Weight | 0.03–0.05 grams per berry |
| Texture | Rough, wrinkled surface |
| Taste | Pungent, spicy, sharp flavor |
| Smell | Strong, sharp, and aromatic |
| Surface | Rough, wrinkled, with a textured skin |
| Piperine Content | 5–9% (active compound responsible for pungency) |
| Moisture Content | 12–13% (for dried black pepper) |
| Form | Whole peppercorns, powdered |