The fruits of pepper plants are normally harvested in a green, unripe condition and dried until they become black. However, pepper only obtains a fine savour when its grains are harvested exactly at the moment of ripening. This is the case with our pepper. It comes from Kerala, in Southern India, which is especially well known as a spice region because of its climate. Here, the traditional, and, at this point nearly endangered pepper varieties of Karimunda, Vellamunda, and Thevanmunda grow. Pepper sorts, originally native to the jungle, are still cultivated in a traditional manner by small farmers, as they are sporadically replanted in the jungle. The harvest quantity is, therefore, small – the pepper’s aroma, on the other hand, is indescribable. Due to its extraordinarily high amount of essential oils (it adds up to 4.0% and is therefore two times as high as customary peppers), it has an especially noble aroma and a very fine taste. For our black as well as white peppers, the same rule applies: the varieties stem from ecological cultivation; they are pure and without residue; with no added preservatives, they are gently sundried and processed on location.

Up until a few decades ago, the spice trade structured its valuable products multifariously, according to origin and commercial categories. Today, large companies dominate the market; and, in these multi-coloured bags, there is nothing but dismal monotony. Once again, we do things differently: we preserve original provenances and highest qualities both in view of the actual product as well as with regard to testing, preparation, and appropriate storage. You’ll notice this most distinctly with the fineness of the aroma and the intensity of the spices.

Until a few decades ago, the spice trade divided its precious products very diversely according to provenance and trade classes. But today the market is largely dominated by colorful bags with dreary monotony. Not with us: We offer original provenances and the best qualities - in terms of the actual goods, but also in terms of testing, preparation and storage. Behind this are traditional producers, some of whom have been dedicated to their spices for generations, as well as enthusiasts who have only been following their vocation with enthusiasm for a few years. All our spices are gently dried directly after harvesting, which preserves the flavor-bearing ingredients in the best possible way. You notice it in the decisive more in aroma fineness and spice intensity.

Sales description:

Black peppercorns - 200 g refill pack

Ingredients:

Black peppercorns

Storage and preparation instructions:

Store in a cool and dry place.

Origin / provenance:

India

Responsible food business operator:

Bäuerliche Erzeugungsgemeinschaft Schwäbisch Hall Haller Str. 20 74549 Wolpertshausen Germany