Whole Verbena Pepper

Product description

Verbena pepper from Vietnam is a mild pepper spice with a fresh citrus note and fine bitter tones. The whole peppercorns have an aroma reminiscent of lemon verbena and add a clear, lemony accent to functional foods and dietary supplements.

Supplied as coarse chunks in 1 kg Biova bulk packs, this pepper can be milled from coarse to fine as required and precisely adapted to different production processes. Carefully selected lots and standardised quality assurance at Biova support consistent sensory quality.

In product development, verbena pepper opens up a wide range of applications – from powder blends and drink mixes through to capsules and granulated supplements. Its lemony-peppery note pairs well with herbs, citrus fruits and other spices and clearly stands out from classic black pepper.

Origin

The peppercorns come from Vietnam, from warm, predominantly tropical growing regions with high levels of sunshine. Well-drained soils promote the development of essential oils and the characteristic citrus note.

Cultivation / processing / harvest

The plants are conventionally grown and harvested mainly by hand at optimum ripeness. The berries are then dried at moderate temperatures, cleaned, sorted and packed as whole chunks in 1 kg units for industrial processing.

Characteristics

Compared with classic pepper, this variety offers a fresher, citrus-forward aroma profile with mild heat. The chunk format in bulk packs allows on-demand grinding directly in production and makes it easy to integrate into powder, capsule and granule formulations.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on altitude and microclimate, the intensity of the citrus note and the expression of the bitter aromas vary slightly. Standardised processing steps and quality controls at Biova help ensure consistent sensory quality.

Taste & aroma

On the nose, fresh lemon and verbena notes dominate, backed by subtle pepper heat. On the palate, mild pungency, light bitter tones and a clear, citrus-like finish come together.

Possible applications

• Refining dietary supplement capsules, tablets and granules with a lemony-peppery note
• Use in powder blends such as drink mixes, superfood and vitamin blends in the functional food sector
• Flavouring bars, instant products and other industrial recipes with a citrus-pepper profile

Product specification

• Country of origin: Vietnam
• Granulation: chunks / whole, bulk
• Colour: brown to dark brown, pepper-like