Spices and Seeds
- Turmeric Whole
- Turmeric Fingers
- Naga Chillies
- Coriander Seeds
- Red Chillies
- Black Pepper
- Black Cardamom
- Cumin Seeds
- Fennel
- Fenugreek
- Green Cardamom
- Tamarind Block
- Sesame Seeds
latest Event
- Iran Food & Hospitality Fair 2012, Tehran, Iran , 27 - 30 May 2012
View Details >
Spices and Seeds
Black Pepper
Black Pepper comes from the pepper plant, a smooth woody vine that can grow up to 33 feet in hot and humid tropical climates. They begin to bear small white clustered flowers after 3 to 4 years and develop into berries known as peppercorns. Ground peppercorns produce the spice we call pepper. Native to India, pepper has played a very important role throughout history and has been a prized spice since ancient times. Since ancient Greece, pepper has held such high prestige that it was not only used as a seasoning but as a currency and a sacred offering. Dry Black Pepper offered by Shimla Hills also has medicinal benefits. Black Pepper is known to improve digestion and promote intestinal health. It has long been recognized as a carminitive, (a substance that helps prevent the formation of intestinal gas), a property likely due to its beneficial effect of stimulating hydrochloric acid production. In addition, black pepper has diaphoretic (promotes sweating), and diuretic (promotes urination) properties.
Specifications
Physical Properties :
| PARAMETERS | VALUE |
| Color | Dark Brown |
| Appearance | Free Flowing |
| Granulation | As desired. From coarse ground to fine |
| Aroma | Characteristic penetrating odor |
| Flavor | Pungent biting taste |
Chemical Properties :
| Moisture | Max 12% |
| Total Ash | Max 7% |
| Acid insoluble ash | Max 1.2% |
| Non-Volatile Ether extract | Min 5.5% |
| Crude fiber | Max 18% |
| Volatile Oil | Min 2% |
| Piperine | Min 5% |
Grade Specifications :
Grade designations and definitions of quality of Tellicherry and Malabar Garbled Black Pepper.
Special characteristics :
| Grade designation | TGSEB (Tellicherry Garbled special Extra Bold | TGSEB (Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold) | MG Grade - I (Malabar Garbled - I) |
| Size (diameter of holes in mm. of the sieve on which retained) | 4.75 | 4.25 | - |
| Extraneous matter not exceeding (percent by weight) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Light berries not exceeding (percent by weight) | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Moisture content not exceeding (percent by weight) | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
General characteristics :
Shall be the dried mature berries of Piper nigram grown in South India, It shall be free from mould or insects or any other adulterant.
- A tolerance of 5% will be allowed.
- These comprise Pinheads, dust, chaff, pickings and other foreign matter.
- Light berry contents to be tested by floatation method in alcohol or methylated spirit of 0.80 to 0.82 specific gravity at room temperature (around 25 C).
Harvesting Season
December to March
Marketing Season
February to May
Contact us for further details on
Black Pepper.
|
Call us at +91 177 2860601 | +91 177 2860730 |
|---|---|
|
Email us at sales@shimlahills.com |
|
Click here to write to us. |