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HS Code: 09041130
Packaging Details: 25kg bulk bags, 500g/250g retail packs/Pepper Grinders / Custom options available.
TGSEB (Tellicherry Garbled Special Extra Bold) Black Pepper is the highest premium grade of black pepper available globally, revered by culinary experts and industrial processors alike. TGSEB Black Pepper is exclusively cultivated in the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India, primarily sourced from the mineral-rich, high-altitude slopes of the Western Ghats. The legacy of TGSEB represents the apex of traditional farming techniques preserved across generations in the Western Ghats mountain range. It continues to hold a Geographically Protected Indication (GI) status in its native terroir. Its legacy made India a prominent destination for sourcing qualitative hub on the iconic Spice Route.
The Microclimate: The region features a unique geographical combination of heavy monsoon rains, rich red laterite soil, and humid tropical temperatures. This distinct terroir allows the Piper nigrum vines to absorb optimal ground nutrients, giving the berries their characteristically complex chemical profile.
The Epicycle Global Hub: The grade is named after the historic port city of Thalassery (anglicized as Tellicherry) in the Kannur district of Kerala. For centuries, this port served as the central collecting and grading point for the finest spices coming down from the mountain plantations.
The Currency of Antiquity: Often referred to as “Black Gold,” Malabar pepper was so valuable that it was used as actual currency. In ancient Greece and Rome, conquering empires levied tributes in Tellicherry pepper.
The Benchmark of Haute Cuisine: For generations, Tellicherry has held a certified prestige among global spice merchants. It remains the elite standard used by Michelin-starred kitchens and premium food manufacturers worldwide.
| Volume | 500 KG LCL, 10 MT, 20 MT (FCL) |
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The TGSB exported by us is strictly graded to 600+ GL. This exceptional density means the core of the berry is completely solid, packed with complex piperine compounds and essential oils rather than air pockets. For the buyer, 600+ GL translates directly to a deeper, more pungent aroma, a heavier and more consistent grind, a longer shelf life, and significantly higher extraction yields for oil and oleoresin applications.
| Grade Variety | Sieve / Physical Size | Average Bulk Density (GL) |
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| TGSEB (Special Extra Bold) | Min. 4.75 mm and above | 600+ g/L (Premium Export) |
| TGEB (Extra Bold) | Min. 4.25 mm and above | 550 – 570 g/L |
| MG-1 (Malabar Garbled-1) | Min. 3.25 mm and above | 500 – 530 g/L |
| FAQ (Fair Average Quality) | Mixed / Unsorted | 400 – 450 g/L |
| Specification Parameter | Certified Export Standard |
|---|---|
| HS Code | 09041130 (Whole Black Pepper, Uncrushed) |
| Bulk Density (Liter Weight) | 600+ Grams/Liter (600+ GL) |
| Physical Sieve Size | Min. 4.75 mm (Retained on a 4.75mm screen) |
| Moisture Content | < 10.0% (Compliant with international shipping standards) |
| Extraneous Matter | < 0.5% (Strictly garbled export standard) |
| Light Berries | < 3.0% |
| Volatile Essential Oils | 4% – 5.5% (High concentration) |
| Piperine Content | 4.0% – 6.0% |
| Mold & Mammalian Excreta | Absent |
| Sudan Dyes & Heavy Metals | Below Limit of Quantification (BLQ)/Not detected |
| Colour Profile | Deep, uniform dark brown to wrinkled midnight black |
| Supply Chain Safety | ISO 22000 and Spices Board of India Certified |
| Packaging Available |
Retail: 250g, 500g standup pouches Bulk: 25kg multi-wall Kraft paper bags or food-grade PP liner bags as per requirements. |
| Palletisation | ISPM-15 Heat-Treated Wooden Pallets, Shrink-Wrapped |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 500 kg (LCL), 10 MT, 20 MT (FCL) |
| Preferred Incoterms |
FOB JNPT, Maharashtra – INSA1 FOB Mundra, Gujarat – INMUN1 |
| Haute Cuisine & Fine Dining |
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Used primarily as a finishing spice by Michelin-starred chefs. Its bold size and clean, uniform crunch make it visually spectacular when cracked coarsely over dry-aged Wagyu steaks, carpaccio, seared tuna, and rich reduction sauces like Au Poivre. |
| Premium Spirit Distillation |
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For centuries India supplied gin botanicals to the world. TGSEB is prominent botanical ingredient for craft distilleries. The exceptionally high oil content of the 600+ GL berry allows artisans to extract crisp, complex top notes of citrus and wood necessary for premium savoury gins, pepper-infused vodkas, and luxury cocktail elixirs. |
| Masterpiece Chocolates & Pastry Design |
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Introduced by avant-garde chocolatiers into high-percentage dark chocolate bars, exotic fruit compotes, and spiced caramels. The natural sweetness hidden behind the initial peppery heat creates a brilliant sensory contrast. |
| Luxury Grinder Manufacturing |
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The structural density and 4.75mm+ calibration make TGSEB the premier choice for luxury tabletop mill brands. The uniform sizing prevents mechanical jamming and ensures a clean, fragrant shear with every turn. |
| Niche Perfumery & Clean Fragrances |
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The volatile essential oils of the 600+ g/L berry are highly prized by master perfumers. Its crisp, woody, and intensely spicy top notes are steam-distilled to form the backbone of luxury unisex fragrances, bringing sharp definition to amber, vetiver, and smoky leather accords. |
| Natural Bioavailability Enhancer |
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The high piperine content in TGSEB acts as a powerful natural bioavailability enhancer and antioxidant. High-end skincare brands infuse micro-encapsulated black pepper extract into warming body scrubs, anti-cellulite oils, and stimulating scalp treatments to boost local blood circulation and encourage cellular renewal. |
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