Revered historically as the "King of Spices," Indian black pepper (Piper nigrum) originates from the rainforest slopes of Kerala (Malabar Coast) and Karnataka (Coorg). TBAISA exports Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold (TGEB), Tellicherry Garbled Special Extra Bold (TGSEB), and Malabar Garbled whole peppercorns. Machine-destoned, density-graded, and steam-sterilized upon request.
| Form | Whole Dried Berries / Coarse Cracked |
| Bulk Density | 500 g/l to 600 g/l (per specified grade) |
| Piperine Content | 4.5% to 6.0% min |
| Volatile Essential Oil | 1.5% to 2.5% min |
| Moisture | Max 11.5% to 12.0% |
| Light Berries | Max 1.0% to 2.0% (Garbled) |
Tellicherry peppercorns are selected from the ripest, largest berries on the vine and graded by diameter (TGEB is 4.25mm+; TGSEB is 4.75mm+). They deliver a complex, sweet-pungent aroma compared to smaller standard berries.
Yes, we supply graded batches calibrated to exact density specifications such as 500 g/l, 550 g/l, 570 g/l, or 600 g/l based on buyer requirements.
Yes, we can provide steam-sterilized black pepper to guarantee low Total Plate Count (TPC) and zero Salmonella for European and North American buyers.