TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

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AQUARESIN® BLACK PEPPER, NS

Code: 03-20-39

Replaces Temporary Code: 03.044233

Update: JULY 13, 2012

Raw Material Source: Dried pepper berries, Piper nigrum L., conforming to all
applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Volatile Oil: 6% to 8%
Steam Volatile Oil (Modified Clevenger Method)
ASTA Analytical Method 5.0

Percent Piperine: 12% to 14%

Piperine Content of Black and White Pepper, Their
Oleoresin and Soluble Pepper Seasonings
ASTA Analytical Method 12.1

Appearance: A green viscous liquid, pourable at room temperature.

Aroma and Flavor: The aroma is mildly aromatic, with an underlying pungent
scent. The flavor, initially warm and pleasant, is followed
by a pungent, biting sensation.

Dispersibility: Dispersible in water (polar carriers) and oil (nonpolar

carriers) with agitation.

Shelf Life: We recommend dry warehousing in full, tightly sealed

containers at temperatures not to exceed 75° F. Shelf
life under these conditions is one year from date of
manufacture.

Uses: Used in a wide variety of food products, including meats,

pickles, soups, dressings, sauces, and gravies.

Replacement/Usage Level: One part should replace approximately 8 parts of ground

black pepper.

GM Status: This product does not contain ingredients from genetically

Form: SF-0005
Address: Telephone: Fax:
P.O. Box 50511 269-349-9711 Sales & Marketing 269-382-3060
Kalamazoo, MI 49005-0511 800-323-9320 Hop Sales & Lab 269-349-9055
Customer Service 269-349-1195
3713 West Main Street Web: Purchasing 269-349-1558
Kalamazoo, MI 49006 www.kalsec.com Accounting 269-349-1558
This information is presented for your consideration in the belief that it is accurate and reliable.
However, no warranty either expressed or implied is made and no freedom from liability from patents, trademarks, or other limitations should be inferred.
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AQUARESIN® BLACK PEPPER, NS

Code: 03-20-39

modified source materials and, where appropriate,

ingredients are traceable back to origin with an Identity
Preserved system.
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This product, its manufacture, and its use are covered by
one or more KALSEC® U.S. Patents: No. 4,283,429, 4,285,981,
4,315,947, 4,343,823, 5,059,437, and corresponding foreign
patents, either issued or pending.

Additional Assistance: For additional assistance on the qualification of Kalsec®

products, such as supplier and product questionnaires,
allergen declarations, nutritional, labeling, ingredient
range declarations (component range breakdowns) and other
documentation in support of your approval of Kalsec®
products, please contact the Kalsec® Regulatory team at
trequest@kalsec.com.

23-DEC-2003 Form: SF-0005

Address: Telephone: Fax:
P.O. Box 50511 269-349-9711 Sales & Marketing 269-382-3060
Kalamazoo, MI 49005-0511 800-323-9320 Hop Sales & Lab 269-349-9055
Customer Service 269-349-1195
3713 West Main Street Web: Purchasing 269-349-1558
Kalamazoo, MI 49006 www.kalsec.com Accounting 269-349-1558
This information is presented for your consideration in the belief that it is accurate and reliable.
However, no warranty either expressed or implied is made and no freedom from liability from patents, trademarks, or other limitations should be inferred.