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Product Name: Black Pepper (Whole & Ground)
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
HS Code: 0904.11.90 (Whole) / 0904.12.90 (Ground)
CAS Number: 8006-82-4
Country of Origin: India

1. Origin & Processing

Black pepper is harvested from the matured green berries of the Piper nigrum vine, mainly grown in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. After harvesting, the berries are sun-dried until the outer shell turns black and wrinkled. For ground pepper, the dried whole peppercorns are milled under hygienic conditions using cryogenic or cold grinding to preserve essential oils and natural pungency.

2. Physical & Chemical Properties

  • Form: Whole peppercorns / Fine ground powder

  • Color: Black (whole); greyish-black to dark brown (powder)

  • Flavor & Aroma: Hot, sharp, slightly woody, and pungent

  • Moisture Content: ≤ 12%

  • Volatile Oil Content: ≥ 2%

  • Piperine Content: 5–8% (variety dependent)

  • Foreign Matter: < 1%

  • Density: 500–600 g/l (whole pepper)

3. Quality Grades

  • Tellicherry Garbled Special Extra Bold (TGSEB) – Large size, rich aroma

  • Malabar Garbled / Ungarbled – Standard export grade

  • Light Berries – For oil extraction and oleoresin

  • Ground Grade A – Fine powder with high piperine

  • Organic Grade – USDA/EU-certified, pesticide-free

4. Applications

  • Food Industry: Seasonings, sauces, snacks, ready-to-eat meals

  • Spice Blends: Masalas, BBQ rubs, marinades

  • Ayurveda & Herbal Use: Digestive stimulant, detox aid

  • Nutraceuticals: Piperine used in bioavailability enhancement

  • Essential Oil Extraction: Used for pepper oil and oleoresin

5. Packaging Options

  • Retail Pouches: 100g, 200g, 500g, 1kg (custom branding available)

  • Bulk Bags: 10kg, 25kg PP woven or kraft paper sacks

  • HDPE / Fiber Drums: 25kg with inner liner

  • Glass / PET Jars: For premium whole or crushed black pepper

  • Private Labeling: Offered for all retail and bulk formats

All packaging is food-safe, moisture-proof, and compliant with international standards.

6. Shelf Life & Storage

  • Shelf Life: Whole – 24 months; Ground – 12 months

  • Storage: Store in cool, dry conditions away from sunlight and moisture. Seal tightly after use.

7. Documentation & Certifications

  • Certificate of Analysis (COA)

  • FSSAI License

  • ISO 22000 / HACCP Certification

  • Organic Certificate (if applicable)

  • Phytosanitary Certificate

  • Certificate of Origin

  • Pesticide Residue Report

  • Aflatoxin Test Report

  • Fumigation Certificate (if applicable)

8. Export Details

  • Incoterms: FOB, CIF, CFR available

  • HS Codes:

    • Whole Black Pepper: 0904.11.90

    • Ground Black Pepper: 0904.12.90

  • MOQ: 100 kg bulk or 1,000 retail packs

  • Lead Time: 5–10 days for standard orders; 12–15 days for custom packaging

9. Why Choose Us?

  • Direct Sourcing from Kerala – India's Premium Pepper Belt

  • Wide Variety – Whole, Ground, Cracked, Organic

  • No Adulterants or Synthetic Additives

  • In-House Grading & Grinding Facility

  • Custom Blends & Private Label Packaging

  • Complete Export Support & Documentation