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Black Pepper

Sri Trading Company’s black pepper is sourced directly from our own estate and trusted partner farms in the lush plantations of India. Carefully handpicked, sun-dried, and machine-cleaned, our pepper conforms to the rigorous quality parameters laid down by the Indian Spices Board (ISB). It is internationally recognized for its exceptional purity, bold aroma, rich pungency, and clean physical profile, making it a preferred choice for the global food industry, extraction, and premium retail markets.

Bold 11.75+ represents the highest standard of large-sized premium black pepper berries, boasting an intense pungency and rich volatile oil aroma. Meticulously machine-sorted to meet strict global trade expectations, this grade features exceptional density and maximum uniformity, making it highly preferred for international export and premium gourmet markets.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Sieve / Screen Size Handled over a premium 5.00 mm screen.
Bulk Density Ranging between 525 GL to 535 GL.
Foreign Matter (Fm) Restricted to a strict maximum of 1%.
Light Berries Tolerances strictly capped at a maximum of 3%.
Chemical Profile Features a minimum of 4% Piperine content, a maximum of 12.5% moisture, an ash content of 7%, and a maximum of 0.5% acid-insoluble ash.
ASTA Color Highly consistent Dark Brown to Black profile.

Medium 11.5 consists of high-quality, medium-bold peppercorns possessing a perfectly balanced pungency and aromatic depth. This versatile grade delivers reliable uniformity and structural cleanliness, making it an ideal choice for bulk commercial consumption, industrial food processing, and large-scale spice blending.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Sieve / Screen Size Sorted meticulously using a 4.50 mm screen.
Bulk Density Standardized at a high-density level of 550 GL.
Foreign Matter (Fm) Restricted to a maximum of 1%.
Light Berries Standardized to a maximum allowance of 3%.
Chemical Profile Maintains a minimum of 4% Piperine content, a maximum of 12.5% moisture, 7% ash, and a maximum of 0.5% acid-insoluble ash.
ASTA Color Uniform Dark Brown to Black appearance.

Rashi represents the budget-friendly, smaller whole-berry tier (falling below the 11.5 grade size) containing a light naturally occurring mix. Rich in inherent flavor compounds, this grade is highly cost-effective and perfectly optimized for commercial spice grinding, oleoresin extraction, value-added seasonings, and general domestic use.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Sieve / Screen Size Collected below the standard 11.5 grade size screens.
Bulk Density Standardized at a reliable 500 GL.
Foreign Matter (Fm) Maintained at a maximum of 1%.
Light Berries Includes a flexible commercial tolerance of up to 6%.
Chemical Profile Contains a minimum of 4% Piperine content, a maximum of 12.5% moisture, 9% ash, and a maximum of 2.5% acid-insoluble ash.
ASTA Color Standard Brown to Black variation.