Single Origin · Sri Lanka
Black Pepper Whole
Spices

Black Pepper Whole

Organic · single-origin · Sri Lanka

“The king of spices” — Ceylon black pepper is prized for its bold pungency and high piperine, sun-dried whole for maximum aroma.

Botanical name Piper nigrum
Formats Whole & ground
Colour Black, wrinkled
Taste Sharp, pungent, woody heat
Aroma Warm, woody, penetrating
Origin Sri Lanka (single origin)
Certified Organic Non-Irradiated

Full batch traceability from farm to shipment

Choose the grade for your market

Grades available

Grade Sub-grades Specification Character & best use Image
Grade 1 Cleaned/sorted, bold berries; premium whole-pepper/export presentation above 550 g/l Premium-quality black peppercorns with a uniform appearance, rich natural aroma, and strong characteristic pungency, ideal for premium spice packaging and export markets. —
Grade 2 Cleaned/sorted, bold berries; premium whole-pepper/export presentation 550 g/l Good-quality black peppercorns with a natural peppery aroma and distinctive flavor, suitable for spice grinding, seasoning blends, and commercial food processing. —
Grade 3 Least sorted 500 g/l Economical-grade black peppercorns with varying berry sizes and appearance, suitable for pepper powder production, spice blends, and industrial processing. —
Pinheads / light Smaller/lighter berries, often more suitable for grinding/extraction <450 g/l Small-sized and lightweight black pepper berries separated during grading, suitable for pepper powder production, seasoning blends, and various spice-processing applications. —
How do you want your Black Pepper Whole?

Formats

Whole peppercorns

Sun-dried whole berries, graded by bulk density.

Ground / cracked

Milled or cracked to a consistent grade; custom mesh on request.

Pinheads

Small berries for economical milling and blends.

Where it goes

Applications

Culinary

Table & seasoning use

Spice blends

Masalas, rubs, marinades

Meat & processed foods

Preservation & flavour

Nutraceuticals

Piperine extraction

Foodservice

Bulk catering

From tree to dock

Processing our Black Pepper Whole

01

Harvesting

Berry spikes are hand-picked at the correct maturity.

02

Threshing & blanching

Berries are separated and blanched to develop colour.

03

Drying

Sun - or mechanically dried to the target moisture.

04

Cleaning, grading & packing

Cleaned, graded by density and packed to spec.

Are you interested in ordering this product?

Request a quote or order samples — our export team typically replies within one business day.