| Product Name |
Kava Powder (Piper methysticum) |
| Appearance |
Fine powder |
| Color |
Light brown to beige |
| Odor |
Earthy, slightly musty or peppery |
| Texture |
Fine, powdery |
| Taste |
Bitter, earthy, peppery |
| Solubility |
Partially soluble in water |
| 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 |
| Country of Origin |
Typically from Pacific Islands (e.g., Fiji, Vanuatu) |
