Whole Black Pepper - 1
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.

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Technical Specifications

ColorBrownish dark brown-black
Product FormWhole berry
Botanical NamePiper nigrum L.
Codex Quality GradesGrade I, Grade II, Grade III
Typical Berry DiameterApprox. 2.5–7.0 mm
Codex Moisture Upper LimitGrade I–II 12%, Grade III 13%
Codex Piperine Lower LimitGrade I 3.5%, Grade II 3.0%, Grade III 2.0%
Codex Volatile Oil Lower LimitGrade I 2.0%, Grade II 1.5%, Grade III 1.0%