Black Pepper (Whole)

Category: Whole Spices & Condiments

The undisputed 'King of Spices', this premium Indian black pepper offers unyielding pungency and high piperine content. Machine-cleaned and optical-sorted to eliminate light berries, pinheads, and foreign matter, ensuring a pristine bulk density (GL) tailored for stringent global grinding standards.

Description

Commercial Uses & Applications

Essential culinary spice globally, meat processing/curing, pharmaceutical extractions (piperine to enhance bioavailability of other supplements), essential oil distillation, and savory snack flavoring.

How to Use / Processing

Direct milling in industrial grinders for fine/coarse pepper powder. Cold-solvent extraction for pure pepper oil/oleoresin. Used whole in pickling brines and gourmet marinades.

Nomenclature & Terminology

Indian Regional: Hindi: Kali Mirch | Telugu: Miriyalu | Tamil: Milagu | Malayalam: Kurumulaku | Marathi: Miri | Gujarati: Mari | Bengali: Golmorich | Kannada: Menasu
Global Markets: Arabic: Filfil Aswad | Spanish: Pimienta Negra | French: Poivre Noir | German: Schwarzer Pfeffer | Mandarin: Hei Hujiao (黑胡椒) | Russian: Chernyy Perets | Japanese: Kuro Koshō | Turkish: Karabiber | Persian: Felfel-e Siah | Italian: Pepe Nero | Thai: Prik Thai Dam | Vietnamese: Hạt tiêu đen | Korean: Huchu | Indonesian: Lada Hitam | Portuguese: Pimenta Preta

Functional & Health Benefits

Piperine is a powerhouse compound that dramatically boosts nutrient absorption (especially curcumin). Possesses strong antioxidant, antibacterial, and digestive health benefits, mitigating gastrointestinal issues.

Specifications

Trade & Technical Data

HSN Code	09041130
Botanical/Scientific Name	Piper nigrum
Geographical Origin	India
Primary Varieties / Grade	500 GL / 550 GL

Chemical & Physical Specifications

Moisture Content	Max 11%
Foreign Matter / Admixture	Max 1.0% (Sortex/Machine Cleaned)
Quality & Compliance Marks	Aflatoxin/MRLs compliant per destination

Logistics & Export Protocol

Primary Packaging	25kg / 50kg Export Bags/Cartons
Container Payload	14-15 MT
Fumigation Protocol	Customized Treatment (Optional - adjusted strictly per destination port regulations)