Black Pepper

Black pepper is a premium spice derived from the dried berries of the Piper nigrum plant, widely used in culinary, food processing, and seasoning applications around the world.

Known as the "king of spices," black pepper is valued for its strong aroma, pungent taste, and natural preservative properties. It is carefully harvested at the correct maturity stage, then sun-dried or mechanically dried to achieve optimal flavor, aroma, and quality consistency.

Black pepper is available in whole, crushed, or ground form, depending on market requirements.

Black pepper is produced by harvesting green pepper berries and then drying them until they turn black and wrinkled.

Specifications :

Form: Whole / Cleaned / Dried berries
Appearance: Black to dark brown wrinkled berries
Size: 3 mm - 6 mm (varies by grade)
Moisture Content: 12%
Admixture / Foreign Matter: 0.5% - 2% (as per grade)
Bulk Density : ~450 - 600 g/litre
Piperine Content: 4% - 9% (key active compound)
Volatile Oil Content: 1% - 3%
Flavor & Aroma: Strong, pungent, and spicy
Color: Deep black to dark brown
Purity: Cleaned, machine sorted, or handpicked (export grade available)