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.
Full batch traceability from farm to shipment

“The king of spices” — Ceylon black pepper is prized for its bold pungency and high piperine, sun-dried whole for maximum aroma.
Full batch traceability from farm to shipment
| 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. | — |
Sun-dried whole berries, graded by bulk density.
Milled or cracked to a consistent grade; custom mesh on request.
Small berries for economical milling and blends.
Table & seasoning use
Masalas, rubs, marinades
Preservation & flavour
Piperine extraction
Bulk catering
Berry spikes are hand-picked at the correct maturity.
Berries are separated and blanched to develop colour.
Sun - or mechanically dried to the target moisture.
Cleaned, graded by density and packed to spec.