CUBEB PEPPER
Specification:
Botanical name: Litsea Cubeba
Cultivation method: Wild
Harvest season: Jul to Aug
Grade: Food grade
Process: Sun dry
Color: Natural black berries color
Odour: Fresh lemon and spicy
Moisture: 13.5% max
Admixture: 1 % max
Packing: PP bag (net :5-10kg)
Origin: Viet Nam
Shelf Life: Min 2 Years
110 $
Plant Description
Bi Cheng Qie commonly known as Fructus Litseae is the ripe fruit of Litsea cubebaLour.）Pers., which is a deciduous shrub or tree belonging to the family Lauraceae. It is a relatively practical Vietnam & Chinese herbal medicine, .
There are about hundreds species of Litsea, which are distributed mainly in tropical and subtropical regions of Vietnam & Sounthern of China. Some of them are common medicinal plants, such as Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Pers.
Litsea cubeba also called Aromatic litsea or May Chang is an important herb plant. They often wild grow in sunny mountainous areas, thickets, sparse forests or forest roadsides and waterfronts at altitudes of 500-3,200 meters. This small tropical tree native to Vietnam, wild grown in mountain area from north to the Sounth of Vietnam.
In the autumn, when the fruits of Litsea cubeba are ripe, people gather their fruits, remove impurities, dry them in the sun, and make them into Piper Cubeba Seed or Chinese herbal medicines.
Cubeba Piper Seed (Bi Cheng Qie) contains citral, α-pinene, β-pinene, myrcene, limonene, camphene, methyl heptenone, geraniol, limonene, p-cymene, ethyl acetate, linalool, citronellal, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, rutin, tephrosin, β-sitosterol, daucosterol, flavonoids, amino acids, sugars, organic acids, lignans, and some trace elements. Generally, the plump and oily Bi Cheng Qie with a strong fragrance is preferred.
Piper Cubeba Seed Use:
Litsea Cubeba has been used as a food ingredient since very early times and is recorded in both Vietnamese and Chinese texts.
Vietnam & China medicine uses dried Litsea Cubeba for stomach problems such as stomach-ache, diarrhea, and nausea. The Chinese also use it to boost the heart and to help with mucus and phlegm.
Litsea Cubeba is used in the treatment of fractures, rheumatism, arthritis, bruising, carbuncles, nausea, hangovers, travel and sea sickness, colds and flu, catarrh, congestion, coughs, sinusitis, sores on the skin, sore throat, diarrhea, colic, cramps, chills and fever.
According to the Vietnam & Chinese Pharmacopoeia, the medicinal nature of Bi Cheng Qie is relatively warm, with a pungent taste. It has a certain therapeutic effect on the pathological changes of the spleen, stomach, kidney, and bladder meridians.
In traditional Vietnam & Chinese medicine, it is often used to warm middle energizer and dispel cold, promote qi circulation and relieve pain, and treat cold pain in the stomach and abdomen, vomiting, hiccup, periumbilical colic due to cold, turbid urine, difficult urination, fever, phlegm, asthma, cough, toothache, chronic bronchitis, cerebral thrombosis, and coronary artery disease.
Store & Precaution:
Store in dry place.
Keep out of reach of children.
People who are allergic to Bi Cheng Qie should not take it.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take it under medical supervision.
Specification
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Product Name |
Cubeb Pepper |
Product Code |
CUBEB |
Batch No. |
CUBEB0923 |
Manufacturer date |
09/2023 |
Expiry date |
09/2025 |
General Information
Product description |
The dried berries of Litsea Cubeba. |
Botanical name |
Litsea Cubeba. |
Country of origin |
Vietnam |
Pack size |
10-30kg |
Appearance/Colour |
Natural black berries |
Flavour/Odour |
Spicy, aromatic, hot, typical of cubeb pepper |
Foreign matters |
Not Detected |
Chemical Standards
Test |
Units |
Specification |
Moisture |
% |
≤13 |
Ash Total |
% |
≤10 |
Acid Insoluble Ash |
% |
≤2 |
Volatile Oil |
% |
≤1 |
Microbiological Standards
Test |
Units |
Specification |
Total Plate Count |
Cfu/g |
< 100,000 (cfu/g) |
E Coli |
Cfu/g |
<10 (cfu/g) |
Yeast and Mould |
Cfu/g |
<1000 (cfu/g) |
Coliforms |
Cfu/g |
<100 (cfu/g) |
Salmonella Sp |
Not Detected |
Not Detected |
Listeria |
Not Detected |
Not Detected |
Bacillus cereus |
Cfu/g |
100 (cfu/g) max |
Clostridium perfringens |
Cfu/g |
100 (cfu/g) max |
Staphylococcus aureus |
Cfu/g |
100 (cfu/g) max |
Pesticides & Herbicides |
Meets USP St |
Complies |
Nutritional Information
Composition |
Units |
Quantity Per 100g |
Method of Analysis or Source of Information |
Energy |
g/100 g |
335 |
USDA |
Protein |
g/100 g |
16.55g |
USDA |
Fat |
g/100 g |
0.73g |
USDA |
Saturated |
g/100 g |
0.24g |
USDA |
Carbohydrate |
g/100 g |
72.73g |
USDA |
Sugar |
g/100 g |
3.39g |
USDA |
Fibre |
g/100 g |
9.0g |
USDA |
Sodium |
g/100 g |
60mg |
USDA |
Packaging Information
Packaging |
In carton box or PP bag |
Label Information |
Product Name, Batch Number, Manufacture date, Best before, Net Weight. |
Container capacity |
8 MT/20FCL; 17 MT/40HC |
Port of loading |
Hai Phong Port, Viet Nam |
Storage and Shelf Life Information
Storage Conditions |
Keep in dry, cool conditions away from direct heat and sunlight |
Shelf Life |
Best before 24 months from manufacture date |
Health and Safety Information
-
The product is manufactured, packaged, stored and shipped in accordance with HACCP – GMP.
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The product is considered ‘Organic’ under the grown conditions.
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The product is free from GMO and Purposeful Irradiation.
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The product is free of Allergens.
MSDS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
(according to Regulation (EU) No. 1907/2006)
Product name: Cubeb Pepper
Number: CUBEB0923
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY.
Product name: Cubeb Pepper
Manufacturer/Supplier: Vietnam Essential Oil., JSC
Add: Bai Dai Village, Tien Xuan Commune, Thach That Dist, Hanoi City, Vietnam Emergency telephone: +84 903561868
Emergency Contact: Mr. Peter Tron
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.
Definition/Botanical Origin: The Cubeb Pepper produced by sun dry of the fresh Litsea Cubeba fruit original from Vietnam
Composition: 100% pure & natural
CAS No: 68855-99-2
FEMA: 2624
INCI Name: Litsea Cubeba Berries
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION.
This product is not hazardous. Not dangerous for the environment.
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure site to fresh air. Keep at rest. Obtain medical attention.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 mins. Contact a doctor if symptoms persist.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothes. Wash thoroughly with soap & water, flush with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth out with water. Seek medical advice immediately.
Other: When assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (Section 15)
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Extinguishing media Use CO2, Dry Powder or Foam type Extinguishers, spraying extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use direct water jet on burning material.
Special measures: Avoid vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus & protective clothing.
Extinguishing procedures: Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled with water spray.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.
Personal precautions: Avoid inhalation & direct contact with skin & eyes. Use individual protective equipment (safety glasses, waterproof-boots, suitable protective clothing) in case of major spillages.
Environment precautions: Keep away from drains, soils, surface & groundwaters.
Cleaning up methods Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material. Cover for spillages: with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent material, sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Observe state, federal & local disposal regulations.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE.
Precautions in handling: Apply good manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene practices, ensuring proper ventilation. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling.
Storage conditions: Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry & ventilated area away from heat sources & protected from light. Keep air contact to a minimum.
Fire protection: Keep away from ignition sources & naked flames. Take precautions to avoid static discharges in working area.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Respiratory protection: Avoid breathing product vapour. Apply local ventilation where possible. Ventilation: Ensure good ventilation of working area.
Hand protection: Avoid all skin contact. Use chemically resistant gloves if required. Eye protection: Use safety glasses.
Work/Hygiene practices: Wash hands with soap & water after handling.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.
Appearance: Natural dried fruit
Colour: Natural black
Odor: Having a characteristic
Density: Not applicable
Foreign matters: Not Detected
Moisture: 13% max
Volatile Oil: Min 1.0%
Additional information: Not applicable.
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY.
Reactivity: It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidising agents.
Decomposition: Liable to cause smoke & acrid fumes during combustion: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide & other non-identified organic compounds may be formed.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
According to current information, not classed as hazardous to health in normal industrial use.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
Biodegradability: Data not available
Precautions: Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.
Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment. Seek expert advice.
14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.
Shipping by Road (ADR/RID): This product is not considered as dangerous goods
Shipping by Air (IATA) : This product is not considered as dangerous goods
Shipping by Sea (IMDG): This product is not considered as dangerous goods
Precaution: When shipping as non-bulk, this product can be shipped as Non Regulated.
Packing: Safety packing in HDPE or Aluminum drum
Label: Cubeb Pepper
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION. According to Directive 88/379/EEC
Hazards: Harmful
Symbols: n/a
Risk Phrases: Harmful if swallowed
Safety Phrases: If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show the container / label
16. OTHER INFORMATION.
Cosmetics Directive – 7th Amendment – Not Restricted Check maximum usage levels for skin care products.
PACKAGING.
In carton box or PP bag
SHELF LIFE.
Best before 36 months from the date of manufacture.
Q.C. REQUIREMENTS.
In-line with general product specification. Always satisfy suitability for specific application.
The data provided in this material safety data sheet is meant to represent typical data/analysis for this product and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The data was obtained from current and reliable sources, but is supplied without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its’ correctness or accuracy. It is the user’s responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense arising from improper use of this product. The information provided does not constitute a contract to supply to any specification, or for any given application, and buyers should seek to verify their requirements and product use.
Certificate of Analysis
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
No: 11/2023/CUBEB
Product Name |
Cubeb Pepper |
Product Code |
CUBEB |
Botanical name |
Litsea Cubeba |
Batch No. |
CUBEB0923 |
Manufacturer date |
09/2023 |
Expiry date |
09/2025 |
Origin |
Vietnam |
Part use |
Dried Fruit |
No |
Items |
Standards |
Results |
Test Methods |
1 |
Appearance |
Dried berries of the Litsea Cubeba |
Conform |
Visual |
2 |
Color |
Natural black berries |
Conform |
Visual |
3 |
Odour |
Spicy, aromatic, hot, typical of mountain pepper |
Conform |
Organoleptic |
4 |
Moisture |
13% max |
10% |
AOAC |
5 |
Heavy Metals |
≤15ppm |
<10ppm |
ICP-MS |
(Pb) |
≤3ppm |
<1.0ppm |
ICP-MS |
|
(As) |
≤2ppm |
<1.0ppm |
ICP-MS |
|
6 |
Microbiological Counts |
|
|
|
Total Plate Count |
< 100,000 (cfu/g) |
<50,000cfu/g |
FDA BAM 8th |
|
E Coli |
Absent/10g |
Absent/10g |
USP<2021> |
|
Yeasts |
<500 (cfu/g) |
<100 (cfu/g) |
FDA BAM 8th |
|
Moulds |
<500 (cfu/g) |
<100 (cfu/g) |
FDA BAM 8th |
|
Coliforms |
<100 (cfu/g) |
<50 (cfu/g) |
AOAC 991.14 |
|
Salmonella Sp |
Negative/25g |
Negative/25g |
FDA BAM 8th |
|
7 |
Pesticides & Herbicides |
Meets USP St |
Complies |
Meets Fed St |
Storage & Note:
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Store in a cool and dry area. Keep away from strong light and heat.
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This product is Non-GMO.
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This product is not treated with ETO, nor is it Gamma irradiated
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The product is free of Allergens.
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