Spices & Seasonings · King of Spices · Kerala
Black Pepper
Piper nigrum · Kali Mirch · Malabar Pepper
The King of Spices — Malabar black pepper from Kerala. PAX Herbal supplies garbled and semi-garbled black pepper with 4.5%+ piperine. White pepper also available. ASTA cleanliness standards met. Trusted by spice companies, pharmaceutical and bioavailability-enhancer manufacturers.
About This Product
Kerala Black Pepper
Black pepper (Piper nigrum), the "King of Spices," has been the most important traded spice in human history — the desire for it drove the Age of Discovery. India, particularly Kerala, remains one of the world's premier black pepper origins. Malabar pepper (Kerala) and Tellicherry (the premium Malabar grade) are globally recognised as the quality benchmarks — prized for their bold heat, complex aroma and high piperine content.
PAX Herbal supplies garbled and semi-garbled Malabar black pepper in multiple grades — from the premium 6.0mm Tellicherry Extra Bold to standard 500g/l bulk density grades. Piperine content (4.5%+) is tested per batch. White pepper is also available. ASTA cleanliness specifications are met across all grades.
We supply to spice blending companies, food manufacturers, pharmaceutical brands (piperine for bioavailability enhancement) and private-label retail buyers across Europe, North America, the Middle East and East Asia.
Key Specifications
- Piperine4.5%+
- Bulk Density500–560 g/l
- Moisture<12%
- OriginKerala, India
- FormsWhole / Cracked / Powder
- Pack Size25–50 kg PP bags
- MOQ500 kg
- Lead Time7–14 Days
Available Grades
Grades & Specifications
| Grade | Piperine | Bulk Density | Light Berries | Pack | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tellicherry Extra Bold (6.0mm+) | 5%+ | 560 g/l | <2% | 25–50kg bags | Premium retail, gourmet |
| Malabar Garbled (5.5mm+) | 4.5%+ | 530 g/l | <2% | 25–50kg bags | Food processing, blends |
| Semi-Garbled | 4.5%+ | 500 g/l | <5% | 25–50kg bags | Cost-efficient processing |
| White Pepper | 3%+ | — | — | 25–50kg bags | Light sauces, dairy use |
| Black Pepper Powder | 4%+ | — | <8% | 25–50kg bags | Seasoning mfg, food |
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End Uses
Applications & Industries
Food Processing
The world's most widely used spice — used in virtually every savoury food category.
Bioavailability Enhancement
Piperine (BioPerine®-type) used to enhance absorption of curcumin, CoQ10 and other nutrients.
Essential Oil
Black pepper essential oil used in fragrance, flavour and aromatherapy applications.
Oleoresin
Black pepper oleoresin (40–45% piperine) for food flavouring industry.
Retail
Whole and ground pepper for food retail and private-label brands globally.
Topical Applications
Warming properties — used in massage oils and topical pain relief formulations.
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