Black Pepper
Whole and Ground Pepper for Meat Products and Seasonings
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is dried from unripe berries and is the most widely used spice in the world; piperine gives its heat and volatile oils its aroma. In industrial production it is used whole, cracked or ground in cured and cooked meat products, seasoning blends, sauces and ready meals. PERDIST compares wholesale black pepper requests by piperine content, bulk density (g/l), moisture, grind size and foreign matter, and presents options from common origins such as Vietnam, Brazil and India with their documents in the quotation. For wholesale black pepper PERDIST prepares the quotation from your choice of whole, cracked or ground material, the particle size and the aroma expectation. The batch analysis document and a sample are shared, and packaging and delivery follow your production calendar. For ground pepper the shipments can be planned to keep the stock cycle short and the aroma fresh.
Product and Application Details
| Product definition | Dried berries of Piper nigrum; whole, cracked or ground. Typical density grades 500–580 g/l. |
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| Typical properties | Piperine ≥ 4–5%, moisture ≤ 12% (whole) / ≤ 10% (ground), volatile oil ≥ 1.5%, 30–60 mesh when ground. Values vary by origin and grade. |
| Applications | Fermented, cooked and marinated meat products, seasoning and spice blends, sauces, ready meals, snacks and cheese applications. |
| Usage rate | Typically 0.2–0.5% in meat products; per formulation in sauces and blends. Freshly ground or sealed packaging is preferred to limit aroma loss in ground pepper. |
| Documents | Specification, COA and origin document; pesticide and microbiological reports on request, to the extent the supplier provides them. Steam-treated grades can be requested. |
| Shelf life and storage | Typically 24–36 months whole, 12–18 months ground; store cool, dry and away from light and odours. |
| Packaging | Typically 20–25 kg kraft bags or cartons with PE inner liner; pallets of 500–1000 kg. 5–10 kg packs considered on request. |
| Minimum order | Usually one pallet (500 kg). Smaller quantities for trial production are stated in the quotation depending on product and supplier. |
| Shipping | Road and sea freight; transported and stored in closed packaging in a dry, cool (≤25 °C), odour-free place away from sunlight. |
| Origin | Common origins: Vietnam, Brazil, India. Documented per lot in the quotation. |
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About Black Pepper
These answers come from the ingredient guide for this product. Read the full guide: What Is Black Pepper? Whole vs Ground, Quality Criteria and Wholesale Buying Guide
