Ceylon Black Pepper, Whole

Black pepper is the dried whole fruit of Piper nigrum. The Department of Export Agriculture says pepper is grown mainly in the low and mid country wet and intermediate zones. It names Matale, Kandy, Kegalle, Badulla, Ratnapura, Monaragala and Kurunegala as the major districts. Berries are harvested after 7-8 months and dried in the sun for 4-6 days. The department lists three grades. Sp. Grade I has 12% moisture and at most 4% light berries, and is dark black with surface grooves. Grade I has 14% moisture and at most 4% light berries. FAQ has 14% moisture and at most 10% light berries. Pepper is used as a spice and flavouring in the food industry, and for pepper oil and oleoresin. Whole black pepper is listed here as available on request, and packaging is available on request. Send the grade (Sp. Grade I, Grade I or FAQ), quantity, packing and destination port by email from the Contact page or the How to order page. Documents and test reports can be discussed for each order.