Black Pepper (TGEB)
| Attributes | Details |
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Variety |
Tellicherry Extra Bold (TGEB) – special bold pepper |
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Grade |
Extra Bold (Grade FAQ Special, 4.75mm+) |
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Major Origin |
Kerala (Tellicherry on Malabar coast |
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Moisture |
<12% (ASTA Standards) |
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Nutritional Highlights (per 100g) |
Similar to Malabar MG1 in nutrients; higher essential oil content (up to 4%) due to late harvest of mature berries. |
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Pungency / Volatile Content |
Pungency high; slightly more aromatic (floral/citrus notes) because of fully ripe berries. |
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Other Attributes |
Gourmet Pepper: Tellicherry is essentially select Malabar pepper where only largest, ripest berries are picked. Offers a more complex aroma and is sought after by chefs. Often fetched at a premium. Used in peppermills for finishing dishes. |
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HS Code |
0904.11 |