Whole Assam blackberry pepper

Product description

Discover Assam blackberry pepper, a rare black wild pepper with berry-like, whole fruit spikes that look like tiny blackberries. Carefully selected pepper spikes from Biova add aromatic depth to creative cooking.

Traditional drying over an open fire gives this Assam pepper a mild heat that builds slowly, with sweet, smoky notes. Gentle handling of the wild harvest ensures consistently high spice quality at Biova.

In the kitchen, Assam blackberry pepper lifts braises, barbecue dishes and all classic pepper recipes. Use the whole fruit spikes freshly crushed in a mortar or coarsely ground to unlock the full flavour of this black wild pepper.

Origin

Blackberry pepper comes from the north-eastern Indian region of Assam with its humid tropical climate and fertile soils. Here the black wild pepper grows naturally without plantation farming and is selectively harvested by smallholders.

Cultivation / production / harvest

As a true wild pepper it is not cultivated, but gathered by hand from controlled wild collection. Only fully ripe fruit spikes are selected and gently dried over an open fire, which creates the characteristic sweet, smoky aroma.

Characteristics

The berry-like, elongated shape with whole fruit spikes clearly sets this pepper apart from classic black pepper. As a subspecies of long pepper, Biova blackberry pepper offers a complex flavour profile with mild heat that develops slowly.

Differences in origin and processing

Unlike plantation pepper, this Assam wild pepper comes entirely from natural wild growth. Drying over an open fire gives it a distinctive sweet, smoky note that sun-dried varieties do not reach at this intensity.

Taste & aroma

On the nose, blackberry pepper shows warm, gently smoky notes with subtle sweetness and spicy depth. On the palate, a mild, slowly building heat develops with a light tingling sensation, pairing particularly well with robust, savoury dishes.

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 hearty stews.

Product specification

• Country of origin: India (Assam region)
• Grading: whole fruit spikes / whole pepper
• Colour: black