Product 08
Black Pepper
Malabar and Tellicherry black pepper graded by berry size, bulk density, piperine and volatile oil.
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Overview
Indian black pepper is offered in Malabar and Tellicherry trade grades, with the value-driving parameters declared by lot rather than assumed from the name.
Whole processed, garbled and ungarbled grades are available with destination-specific cleanliness, mycotoxin and residue controls.
Product Characteristics
Density graded
Commercial grades range from 480 g/L to 600 g/L typical trade minima.
Berry size selected
Tellicherry and Malabar grades separated by sieve retention.
Piperine declared
IS minimum 4.0%; Indian commercial lots typically 4.5–7.0%.
Aroma protected
Volatile oil and moisture controlled through drying and barrier packing.
Export Catalogue
Grades & Specifications
Values shown are catalogue references. Final specifications, treatment and destination requirements are confirmed for each contract.
Commercial export grades
| Grade | Berry size | Bulk density | Moisture max |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGSEB | 4.75 mm+ | 570–600 g/L | 11% |
| TGEB | 4.25 mm+ | 560–580 g/L | 11% |
| TG | 4.0 mm+ | 550+ g/L | 11% |
| MG-1 | ~3.75–4.0 mm+ | 550+ g/L | 11% |
| MG-2 | Smaller / less uniform | 500–530 g/L | 11% |
| MUG-1 | Ungarbled | 500+ g/L | 12% |
Value-driving parameters
| Parameter | IS 1798 minimum | Indian commercial typical |
|---|---|---|
| Piperine | 4.0% | 4.5–7.0% |
| Volatile oil | 2.0% | 2.0–4.0 ml/100 g |
| Non-volatile ether extract | 6.0% | 6–13% |
| Bulk density | 450 / 490 g/L | 500–600 g/L |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | Absent in 25 g |
Sourcing Approach
Principal sourcing regions include Idukki, Wayanad, Malabar and Tellicherry in Kerala, and Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan in Karnataka.
Quality Focus
Lots are specified by berry size, bulk density, light berries, moisture, piperine, volatile oil and cleanliness, with destination testing available.
Packaging & Supply
50 kg lined single or double jute; 25/50 kg lined laminated PP; 25 kg multiwall paper; 500–1,000 kg FIBC; 2/5/10 kg institutional pouches; and retail grinder packs.
Origin
India — Malabar and Tellicherry trade origins, with GI-linked Malabar supply available subject to chain documentation.
Seasonality
Main harvest is December–March, with drying and grading into May and strongest new-crop availability from February to July.
Sustainability
Organic, Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance programmes are available on nominated lots. Raised or controlled drying and smallholder aggregation improve both quality and traceability.
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