Whole Tellicherry black pepper TGSEB, India, 1 kg

Product description

Discover Tellicherry pepper from Kerala in southern India – one of the finest black pepper varieties for professional kitchens. The berries are harvested when almost fully ripe, giving them a reddish-brown to black colour and an exceptionally large, uniform grain size.

Thanks to the late harvest and gentle drying, this pepper develops a warm, complex aroma with a balanced, lingering heat. In TGSEB quality ("Tellicherry Garbled Special Extra Bold"), Biova supplies carefully selected whole peppercorns in cost-effective 1 kg catering packs.

In the kitchen, this late-harvest pepper is ideal for grinding fresh in a mill and should be used sparingly due to its intensity. It is a versatile black pepper for meat, fish, vegetables, sauces and soups – perfect for foodservice as well as serious home cooks.

Origin

The pepper berries come from the state of Kerala on India’s Malabar Coast, mainly from the region around the Periyar Nature Reserve. The tropical climate, abundant rainfall and fertile soils create ideal conditions for Biova’s aromatic pepper specialities.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The pepper plants grow as climbers on support trees and are cultivated in small plots. For Tellicherry grades, the berries are harvested when almost fully ripe, gently dried and hand-sorted by size and quality according to the TGSEB standard before being packed as whole corns in 1 kg bulk bags.

Special features

Typical are the extra-large grain size, the reddish-brown hue and the warm, slightly nutty aroma that develops through the extended ripening time. The bulk whole pepper offered by Biova is ideal for restaurants, delicatessens and spice manufacturers who depend on consistent quality.

Differences in origin and processing

Unlike standard pepper, which is usually harvested earlier and in larger volumes, Tellicherry pepper comes from selected locations with strict quality control. The late harvest as a late-picked pepper and the elaborate hand-sorting to TGSEB standard result in a more complex aroma and a strikingly large grain size.

Taste & aroma

The whole peppercorns deliver a robust yet well-balanced heat with warm, slightly nutty and subtly woody notes. On the nose they evoke tea, sandalwood and dried fruit; when freshly ground they release a multi-layered pepper aroma that adds depth to dishes without overpowering them.

Suggested uses

• Freshly ground over steaks, roasts, game dishes and fish for aromatic heat.
• Refining sauces, soups, stews and vegetable dishes in upscale cuisine.
• As an all-purpose pepper in mills for home, foodservice and deli production.

Product specification

• Country of origin: India
• Grain size: Whole / cracked
• Colour: Black with reddish-brown hue from late harvest