
Food & Agriculture•Grains & Legumes
Whole Black Pepper
Whole black pepper in grain form, intended for use in direct consumption, spice blends, sauces, meat products, and various food manufacturing applications. It is derived from the dried, outer-hull-intact berries of the Piper nigrum L. plant. Thanks to its whole grain structure, it can be ground prior to use or utilized as whole peppercorns in food applications. Its characteristic dark color, aromatic scent, and sharp spicy flavor make it suitable for a wide range of professional and retail food applications. Contact us now for technical details and a price quotation.
Quotes are provided for bulk purchases and export requests.
Technical Specifications
| Color | Brownish dark brown-black |
| Product Form | Whole berry |
| Botanical Name | Piper nigrum L. |
| Codex Quality Grades | Grade I, Grade II, Grade III |
| Typical Berry Diameter | Approx. 2.5–7.0 mm |
| Codex Moisture Upper Limit | Grade I–II 12%, Grade III 13% |
| Codex Piperine Lower Limit | Grade I 3.5%, Grade II 3.0%, Grade III 2.0% |
| Codex Volatile Oil Lower Limit | Grade I 2.0%, Grade II 1.5%, Grade III 1.0% |