Blackberry Pepper Assam, whole black wild pepper

Product description

Discover blackberry pepper from the north Indian region of Assam – a rare wild pepper speciality with berry-like, black fruit spikes. The whole pepper spikes look like tiny blackberries and are selected by Biova for demanding professional kitchens.

Thanks to traditional drying over an open fire, this Assam wild pepper develops a subtle, slowly building heat with sweet, smoky nuances. Careful wild harvesting and gentle processing at Biova ensure consistently high spice quality.

In the kitchen, blackberry pepper adds aromatic depth to hearty dishes, barbecue recipes and classic pepper dishes. Use the whole fruit spikes freshly crushed in a mortar or coarsely ground to release the full aroma of this black wild pepper.

Origin

Blackberry pepper comes from Assam in north-eastern India, a humid tropical region with fertile soils. There, the black wild pepper grows naturally without plantation farming and is harvested by local smallholders.

Cultivation / production / harvest

As a true wild pepper, it is not cultivated but hand-picked in controlled wild collection. Ripe fruit spikes are selected and gently dried over an open fire, which creates the characteristic sweet, smoky aroma.

Special features

The berry-like, elongated shape clearly distinguishes this pepper from classic black plantation pepper. As a subspecies of long pepper, it offers a complex flavour profile with mild, slowly developing heat and is regarded at Biova as a rare spice treasure from 100% wild growth.

Differences in origin and processing

Unlike conventional plantation pepper, this Assam pepper is collected exclusively in the wild. Drying over an open fire gives it a sweet, smoky note and a distinctive aroma profile that sun-dried varieties can hardly match.

Taste & aroma

On the nose, blackberry pepper shows warm, gently smoky notes with subtle sweetness and spicy depth. On the palate, it reveals a mild, slowly increasing heat with a lightly tingling mouthfeel that pairs particularly well with robust, savoury components.

Suggested uses

• Simmer whole fruit spikes in braises with game, beef or lamb and remove before serving.
• Use coarsely crushed in pepper blends for grilled meat, burgers or hearty pan dishes.
• Use finely ground as an aromatic component in dark sauces, marinades and robust stews.

Product specification

• Country of origin: India (Assam region)
• Grading: whole fruit spikes / whole pepper
• Colour: black
• Product type: food / spice, wild Assam pepper
• Net weight unit: approx. 1.05 kg per bag