Black pepper may be classified according to international food standards.
Types of black pepper based on processing:
(1) non-processed
(2) semi-processed
(3) processed
Non-processed and semi-processed black pepper may be classified based on features such as grams per liter.
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Description
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Grams per Liter
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Term
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as purchased from farmers
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500
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Grade 3
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sanitized with removal of contaminants
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530 to 555
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Grade 2
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retail, with constant grain size
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560 to 600
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Grade 1
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best taste and scent
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600
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Special
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