Pink berries | whole

What it is / Product description

Biova pink berries are whole, thin-skinned Schinus berries with a bright pink color and decorative appearance. As a false pepper, often also called pink peppercorns, they bring a sweet, fruity note with mild heat to your kitchen. The carefully selected bulk product is ideal for spice manufacturers, gastronomy and discerning home cooks.

Gentle drying and filling as chunks / whole help preserve the aroma and texture of the pink berries particularly well. Biova focuses on consistent quality so that the pink Schinus berries can be used reliably in pepper blends and spice recipes. The whole grain size allows flexible dosing and longer aroma stability compared to ground variants.

In use, pink berries prove to be extremely versatile: they go well with meat, poultry and vegetables as well as with desserts and chocolate creations. Use the berries whole, lightly crushed or pounded in a mortar to release the fruity aroma in a targeted way. For spice mills, it is advisable to combine the sweet berries with other types of pepper to protect the grinder.

Origin

The pink berries come from Brazil, where they thrive on shrubs and small trees under warm, mostly subtropical conditions. The climate promotes a finely fruity aroma with balanced sweetness and mild heat. Selected producers supply raw material that meets Biova’s quality requirements for professional spice applications.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

Schinus berries ripen in grape-like clusters and are harvested by hand at optimum ripeness. They are then gently dried so that the pink color and characteristic aroma are preserved as well as possible. After drying, the berries are selected as whole berries before the goods are provided as bulk in kg units for processors and large-scale users.

Special features

As a false pepper, pink berries differ significantly from classic pepper, but offer a similarly attractive appearance. Their intense pink coloration makes them a popular decorative spice in Biova pepper and spice blends. Due to their delicate skin, they react sensitively to moisture, which is why dry, light-protected storage is recommended.

Differences in origin and processing

Compared to other types of pepper, pink berries are characterized by their sweet, fruity note and mild heat. Processing them as whole berries instead of broken pieces ensures a more intense, longer-lasting aroma and a premium look in pepper mills and spice blends. The focus on bulk and unit packs makes them particularly interesting for manufactories, spice bottlers and professional kitchens.

Taste & aroma

From a sensory perspective, pink berries impress with a sweet, fruity taste reminiscent of red berries, combined with mild yet noticeable heat. On the nose they show warm, slightly resinous and floral notes that lend dishes an elegant seasoning. In this way they complement both savory and sweet dishes without overpowering them.

Possible applications

• As a colorful and aromatic component in pepper and spice blends for meat, poultry and game dishes.
• For refining sauces, dressings, creams, as well as cheese platters and delicate vegetable dishes such as asparagus.
• For creative desserts, chocolate, fruit sauces or confectionery where a fruity-sweet hint of heat is desired.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Brazil
• Grain size: chunks / whole, whole berries
• Color: pink
• Product type: food / spice, bulk goods
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg per unit (kg)