MONSOON GROVE SPICES
WHOLE BLACK PEPPER — GRADE & BUYING GUIDE
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Source black pepper from its original home in the southern Western Ghats. Our farmer relationships and Kerala trader network bring you premium Tellicherry selections, assessed for berry size, density, cleanliness and a full pepper aroma.

PREMIUM SELECTIONS
TGSEB — Tellicherry Garbled Special Extra Bold
4.75 mm and above
Our largest listed pepper selection: whole berries with a pronounced presence in a clear pack or premium mill. Selected by screen size, with density and sensory character checked separately.
Typical application: Speciality retail & premium whole-pepper ranges

TGEB — Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold
4.25 mm and above
A bold-berry selection for visible whole-pepper applications. Screen size, density and sensory quality are assessed separately.
Typical application: Pepper mills, foodservice & premium packs

Garbled means cleaned and sorted. Tellicherry is a trade selection for larger berries; the size description alone does not establish a particular farm, variety or flavour strength.

QUALITY PARAMETERS
Harvest & arrival: Arrival within six months of harvest depends on the spice’s harvest season and lot availability. The quotation confirms the harvest period and planned arrival window for your destination.
Bulk density: Request a 550 or 580 g/L buying basis, with the actual lot value confirmed. Density is measured separately from sieve size.
Moisture: A maximum of 12% is a common commercial reference. Set the purchase limit explicitly and check the proposed lot.
Cleanliness: Record extraneous matter, light berries, pinheads and broken berries as percentages.
Aroma & pungency: Evaluate a representative sample. Specify volatile oil or piperine analysis when the application needs it.
Food safety: Agree pesticide-residue and microbiological requirements for the destination; confirm any required treatment and post-treatment analysis.

PACKING
25 kg or 50 kg lined-bag formats are common in the pepper trade. Quote the net weight, food-contact liner and outer-bag specification together.
A grade name is the starting point. The quotation should identify the actual lot, measured density, moisture, net packing and quantity allocated to the order.

QUOTATION QUANTITIES
100 kg / 500 kg / 1,000 kg
These are enquiry brackets. Current availability, minimum order, quantity allocated and dispatch window are confirmed in the quotation. Other quantities and sample arrangements can be discussed.

YOUR BUYING BRIEF
Selection / grade:
Required quantity:
Destination country and port:
Application:
Physical and analytical limits:
Required treatment:
Packing:
Analyses and documents:
Preferred Incoterm:
Required shipment window:

This guide describes sourcing selections and buying references. It is not a certificate of analysis, stock statement or guarantee for a particular lot.
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