Black Pepper
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Commanding the global spice trade as the undisputable ‘King of Spices’, premium Black Pepper remains a vital, irreplaceable staple across every professional and home kitchen worldwide. Derived from the green drupes of the Piper nigrum vine, our peppercorns undergo careful sun-drying until they develop their characteristic dark, deeply wrinkled exterior and highly concentrated piperine profile. At Aba Impex, we supply selected black pepper graded by precise density and millimeter sizing (such as 5MG and Tellicherry equivalents), ensuring a clean, sharp heat and a complex woody aroma. The punchy heat profile of our black pepper comes from its high piperine content, delivering an immediate, stimulating bite to culinary formulations. Whether utilized whole in curing brines and slow-simmered stocks, or ground directly onto premium steaks, sauces, and snacks, our black pepper offers a consistent, uncompromised level of sensory depth and functional performance.
Types
- Tellicherry Peppercorns (TGSEB): Extra-large, premium mature black peppercorns left on the vine longer to develop a highly complex, fruity, and deeply pungent flavor profile.
- Malabar Black Pepper (MG1): The world-famous commercial benchmark for black pepper, offering a strong, sharp, consistent heat and uniform dark appearance.
- Coarse/Cracked Black Pepper: Uniformly broken peppercorns optimized for restaurant use, spice rubs, salad dressings, and industrial meat crusting applications.
- Ground Black Pepper (Mesh 28-60): Finely milled, pure black pepper powder customized to specific density requirements for commercial food processors and packers.
Specification
Properties | Values/Limits |
Product Name | Black Peppercorns (Whole) |
Shelf Life | 2 Years |
Moisture Content | Max. 12.0% |
Total Ash Content | Max. 6.0% |
Piperine Content | Min. 4.0% to 6.0% |
Non-volatile Ether Extract | Min. 6.0% |
Flavor & Aroma | Sharply pungent, hot, woody, with subtle pine and citrus undertones |
Grade | TGSEB, MG1, Malabar Bold |
Admixture / Light Berries | Max. 1% to 2% |
Color | Deep dark-brown to rich pitch black |
Drying Process | Sun Dried |
Packaging | 25kg / 50kg Multi-layer Paper or Gunny Bags with internal poly-liners |
Origin | India / Vietnam / Indonesia / Brazil |
Storage | Keep in an airtight container in a dark, cold, moisture-controlled storage area |
Nutrition Facts – Serving Size: 100gm
Nutrient | Amount per 100g |
Calories | 251 kcal |
Total Fat | 3.3 g |
Saturated Fat | 1.4 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 20 mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 64.0 g |
Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g |
Sugars | 0.6 g |
Protein | 10.4 g |
Calcium | 443 mg |
Iron | 28.9 mg |
Magnesium | 171 mg |
Potassium | 1,329 mg |
Benefits And Uses
- Nutrient Bioavailability Enhancer: The active component piperine significantly improves the absorption rates of vitamins, minerals, and curcumin within the human body.
- Digestive Acid Catalyst: Stimulates taste buds to trigger increased hydrochloric acid production in the stomach, effectively boosting overall digestive efficiency.
- Metabolic Stimulant: Assists with managing lipid profiles and supports healthy weight loss by helping break down fat cell walls during digestion.
- Universal Flavor Core: Acts as an essential flavor enhancer that deepens and elevates the natural profiles of meats, vegetables, soups, and savory snacks.
