Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)

Varieties and Grades of Black Pepper

1. Malabar Black Pepper

• Origin: Kerala
• Characteristics: Medium-sized, wrinkled berries with a rich, pungent flavor.
  2. Telli cherry Black Pepper
• Origin: Thalassery, Kerala
• Characteristics: Larger, riper berries with a more complex and robust flavor profile.
  3. MG1 (Malabar Garbled 1)
• Characteristics: High-grade, handpicked pepper with a uniform size and superior quality.
  4. TGSEB (Telli cherry Garbled Special Extra Bold)
• Characteristics: Premium-grade pepper with extra-large berries, known for its exceptional taste and aroma.
  5. Bulk Black Pepper
• Characteristics: Versatile pepper suitable for a variety of uses, offered in different grades to meet diverse requirements.

Specifications:

• Colour:Deep black to dark brown
• Size:3mm – 5.5mm (Telli cherry)
• Moisture:≤ 12%
• Foreign Matter:≤ 0.5%
• Admixture:≤ 1%
• Volatile Oil Content:≥ 2% (depending on variety)
• Packaging:25kg / 50kg PP bags or as per buyer’s requirement

Shelf Life: Up to 24 months under proper storage conditions.