Crushed Tellichery Pepper TGSEB

What is it about / Product description

Biova Tellicherry pepper comes from Kerala in southern India on the Malabar Coast and is one of the most aromatic varieties of black pepper. The almost fully ripe berries are coarsely cracked, creating a rustic, granulated structure with a black to reddish-brown color. The warm, multi-layered aroma with rounded heat makes this bulk product particularly interesting for professional kitchens and ambitious home cooks.

Due to the late harvest as a late-harvest pepper, a complex flavor profile with nutty and woody notes develops, clearly setting it apart from standard pepper. Biova relies on gentle sun-drying and careful cleaning before the pepper is granulated, so that the essential oils are preserved as well as possible. The coarse grind ensures even release of aroma and a striking appearance on the plate.

In the kitchen, cracked Tellicherry pepper proves to be particularly versatile – from steaks and roasts to vegetable stir-fries, sauces and marinades. Ideally, use the coarse grind only towards the end of the cooking time or directly at the table to fully exploit the aroma. This way you make use of the typical warmth and depth of this Indian pepper from Biova in both classic and creative dishes.

Origin

The pepper comes from the Periyar Nature Reserve in the state of Kerala on the Malabar Coast in India. Tropical climate, nutrient-rich soils and lush vegetation offer ideal conditions for pepper vines. Smallholder farms supply the berries, which are selected for Biova according to defined quality criteria.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The plants grow on supports in the shade of taller trees and are harvested when almost fully ripe, once the berries have turned reddish-brown. After harvesting, they are dried in the sun until the skin is dark and aroma-tight. The corns are then cleaned, sorted and coarsely granulated to obtain an even cracked grind as bulk goods.

Special features

As Tellicherry late-harvest pepper, only a small part of the crop reaches this quality. The combination of almost fully ripe harvest, careful drying and coarse granulation gives it its warm, slightly nutty aroma. For high-throughput kitchens, Biova offers consistent, reliable quality in a practical catering-size unit.

Differences in origin and processing

Compared to standard pepper harvested earlier, the aroma of this Indian specialty is more intense, less sharp-edged and significantly more complex. The cracked, granulated form differs from whole corns through faster aroma release and a distinctive texture. This makes the pepper particularly suitable for applications where seasoning should be visibly and sensorially present.

Taste & aroma

Sensorially, it shows a robust, warm pepper flavor with balanced, long-lasting heat. Nutty, woody nuances as well as a subtle sandalwood- or tea-like spice shape the profile. The scent is intense, spicy and long-lasting without being overpowering.

Possible applications

• Seasoning steaks, roasts, game and poultry before or after cooking
• Finishing sauces, soups, stews and marinades with coarse pepper heat
• Refining vegetable stir-fries, pasta, grilled vegetables or cheese platters

Product specification

• Country of origin: India
• Grind size: granulated / cracked / coarse
• Color: black to reddish-brown
• Product type: Food, spice, bulk goods
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg per unit