| Property |
Specification |
| Product Name |
Kava (Piper methysticum) |
| Appearance |
Ground powder, coarse texture |
| Color |
Light brown to beige, with darker flecks |
| Odor |
Earthy, slightly musty or peppery |
| Texture |
Fine to slightly gritty powder |
| Taste |
Bitter, peppery, earthy |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water, mainly used for infusion |
| Moisture Content |
< 12% |
| Particle Size |
100% passing through 80 mesh |
| Bulk Density |
0.5 to 0.7 g/cm³ |
| Ash Content |
< 7% |
| Volatile Oils Content |
0.3 to 1.0% |
| pH |
5.0 to 6.5 |
| Storage Conditions |
Cool, dry place, away from sunlight and moisture |
| Shelf Life |
2 years from the date of manufacturing |
| Packaging |
Vacuum-sealed or airtight containers |
| Contaminants |
Free from foreign materials, pesticides, and additives |
