Peppercorns from India — sourced, graded and export-ready.
Beyond standard black pepper, Aethon Overseas offers specialty peppercorn varieties for gourmet food markets: green peppercorns (brine-preserved or freeze-dried — fresh flavour), white pepper (fully ripe berries, soaked and dried — milder, white appearance), and long pepper (Piper longum — thin spikes with complex sweetly-spicy character, important in Ayurveda).
Aethon Overseas supplies peppercorns available as green peppercorns (brine), green peppercorns (freeze-dried), white pepper, long pepper (pippali). From trial samples to multi-container annual contracts, every lot is cleaned, graded and quality-checked before shipment — with a Certificate of Analysis, phytosanitary certificate and full export documentation included.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|
| Moisture | Maximum 12% (black/white), max 65% (brine green) | Hot air oven method |
| Piperine | Minimum 4% | HPLC method |
| Foreign Matter | Maximum 1% | Visual inspection |
| Volatile Oil | Minimum 1.5% | Steam distillation |
| Colour | Uniform per type | Visual grading |
| Pesticide Residue | Below EU MRL limits | Multi-residue LCMS |
Nutritional Information
Typical values per 100 g, edible portion — sourced from USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN, 2017). Lot-specific values are documented on the NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis shipped with every consignment.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Energy | 251 kcal |
| Protein | 10.4 g |
| Total Fat | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 63.9 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 25.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g |
Minerals
| Mineral | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 443 mg |
| Iron (Fe) | 9.7 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 171 mg |
| Phosphorus (P) | 158 mg |
| Potassium (K) | 1329 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 20 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | 1.2 mg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Vitamin A | 27 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-toco) | 4.6 mg |
| Vitamin K | 164 µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.11 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.18 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg |
| Folate | 10 µg |
Functional / Quality Markers
| Marker | Typical value / range |
|---|
| Piperine | 5-9% |
| Volatile oil | 1.2-4% |
References: USDA FoodData Central · Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN 2017) · category-specific industry quality benchmarks. Values vary by variety, growing region, season and processing — request a per-lot COA for actual shipment values.
Available Forms & Variants
- Green Peppercorns (Brine): Preserved in brine, fresh flavour
- Green Peppercorns (Freeze-dried): Lightweight, intense aroma
- White Pepper: Mild, clean heat, no black skin
- Long Pepper (Pippali): Thin spikes, complex sweet-spicy
Uses & Applications
- Fine dining seasoning
- Specialty sauce preparation
- Premium steak and seafood
- Gourmet spice blends
- Artisan pepper grinder refills
- Gift and premium packaging
- Piperine bioenhancer (Pippali)
- Ayurvedic Trikatu formulations
- Respiratory health preparations
- Fine dining restaurant supply
- Specialty catering
- Hotel and resort kitchen supply
Packaging & Shipping
| Pack Type | Sizes Available | MOQ |
|---|
| Glass Jars | 100g, 200g, 500g | 500 units |
| PP Bags | 5kg, 10kg, 25kg | 100kg |
| Vacuum Sealed | Custom sizes | 100kg |
- Air Freight: 3–7 days worldwide
- Sea Freight (FCL): 15–35 days
- Incoterms: FOB, CIF, EXW available
- Port of Loading: Mundra / JNPT / Nhava Sheva
- Documentation: All export documentation included
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — NABL-accredited lab testing per batch
- Phytosanitary Certificate — Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India
- APEDA Registration — Mandatory agri export certification
- FSSAI License — Indian food safety compliance
- Fumigation Certificate — ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging
Indicative Pricing & Lead Time
| Grade / Form | MOQ | Indicative FOB | Lead Time |
|---|
| Trial sample | Small sample | Free + freight at cost | 5–7 days |
| Standard grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Premium grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Bulk container (FCL) | 10–25 MT | Volume discount | 3–4 weeks |
| Annual contract | Multi-container/year | Negotiated pricing | Multi-shipment schedule |
Lab-Tested
