Black Pepper

Botanical Name: Piper nigrum

Also Known As: काली मिर्च (Hindi), فلفل أسود (Arabic), በርበሴ (Amharic), Pilipili (Swahili), Swartpeper (Afrikaans), Upelepele (Zulu), Iyẹrẹ dudu (Yoruba), Poivre noir (French), พริกไทย (Thai), Tiêu đen (Vietnamese), Lada hitam (Malay/Indonesian), ငရုပ်ကောင်း (Burmese), Paminta (Tagalog)

HS Code

0904.11

Origin

Vietnam

Shelf Life

24 Months

Moisture

Max 12%

FSSAIAPEDA RegisteredSpices Board RegisteredIEC Certified

Quality Grades

GradeDescriptionKey Metric
Premium Bold (550 g/L)Large berries, highest density6-7%
FAQ Grade (500 g/L)Standard export quality5-6%
Light Berries (450 g/L)Processing grade4-5%

Key Metric represents Piperine Content indicates the percentage of the active alkaloid compound responsible for the characteristic pungent heat and therapeutic properties.

Packing

PP Bags, Jute Bags, Carton or Custom

Standard Sizes: 10Kg, 25 Kg, 50 Kg or Custom

Note: All packaging options are flexible and can be combined based on your requirements. Custom solutions available for bulk orders.

Product Specifications

ParameterSpecification
AppearanceRound, wrinkled berries
ColorDark brown to black
Size4mm to 5mm diameter
MoistureMax 12%
Bulk Density500-580 g/L
Foreign MatterMax 1%
Defective BerriesMax 2%
Pin HeadsMax 2%
SmellPungent, woody, sharp aromatic

Chemical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Moisture ContentMax 12%
Total Ash6% max
Acid Insoluble Ash1% max
Volatile Oil Content2% to 4%
Piperine Content4% to 7% (grade dependent)
Crude Fiber12% to 18%
Pesticide ResidueAs per international standards
Microbial LoadAs per food safety standards

Applications

  • Food Processing Industry
  • Restaurant & Hospitality
  • Meat Processing
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Oil Extraction

About This Product

The 'King of Spices' — our black pepper is sourced from the premier growing regions of Vietnam and Malabar Coast. Each batch features bold pungency, complex flavor notes, and high piperine content that makes it the world's most traded spice.