Black Pepper Exporter & Bulk Supplier from India

Piper nigrum•Origin: Kerala•HS Code: 0904 11 30

JM Masala exports world-renowned Indian Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) from the Malabar Coast. Known for its intense aroma, bold berry size, and high natural piperine content, our lots cater to industrial seasonings, meat curing, and oleoresin extractors.

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Key Commercial Checkpoints:
Grade:MG1 FAQ / TGSEB / as required
Moisture:Max 12%
Bulk Density:As per grade spec
Piperine:As per buyer requirement
Cleanliness:Machine + hand sorted
Black PepperExport Grade
Origin MandiKerala, India
Loading SeaportMundra Port (INMUN1) / JNPT
Purity StandardMG1 FAQ grade available | Export cleaned lots
20ft FCL Capacity15.0 to 16.0 Metric Tons loose stuffed
CertificationsFSSAI • APEDA • ISO 22000 • NABL
Technical Data Sheets

Export Specifications & Quality Parameters

Standard commercial, physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters aligned to international contracts and customs regulations.

Core Specifications
GradeMG1 FAQ / TGSEB / as required
MoistureMax 12%
Bulk DensityAs per grade spec
PiperineAs per buyer requirement
CleanlinessMachine + hand sorted
Packing25kg and 50kg bags
General Information
Botanical NamePiper nigrum
OriginKerala, India
Harvest SeasonDecember to March
Shelf Life12 to 18 months
Physical Specifications
Density550 to 600 g/l
GradeMG1 FAQ / TGSEB / buyer-specific grade
MoistureMax 12%
Chemical Specifications
Piperine3% to 6%
Microbiological Parameters
Total Plate Count< 1,000,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold< 100,000 cfu/g
E. coliAbsent
SalmonellaAbsent / 25g

Contaminants & Safety Compliance

  • •Pesticide residue and contaminant compliance as per import market
Pre-shipment analysis reports issued by NABL-accredited laboratories against buyer-specified contract tolerances.
Market-Specific Export Quality BandsDestination-tailored purity, moisture, and admixture
MarketPurityMoistureAdmixtureNotes
EuropeMalabar Garbled (550 GL / 570 GL)Max 11.5%Max 0.5%Strict mold & foreign matter control, high piperine content (5.0%+)
USAASTA Quality (570 GL)Max 12%Max 0.8%Tellicherry Extra Bold & Garbled lots for premium spice grinders
GulfMG1 FAQ (500 GL / 550 GL)Max 12.5%Max 1.5%Commercial grade for whole retail packaging and seasoning mills
Singapore550 GL CleanedMax 12%Max 1.0%Deep uniform black color, heavy berry weight, high essential pungency
Logistics & Shipping

Export Packaging & Container Stuffing (FCL)

20ft FCL Capacity

15.0 to 16.0 Metric Tons loose stuffed

40ft FCL Capacity

26.0 to 27.0 Metric Tons loose stuffed

Standard Packaging Configurations:
  • 25 kg and 50 kg woven PP bags with inner poly-liners
  • Multi-wall kraft paper sacks
  • Custom private-label packaging for retail distribution

Flexible Packaging for Global Buyers

  • •25 kg and 50 kg export bags
  • •Vacuum packs on request
Export Commercial Terms
MOQ1 MT onward
Loading PortCochin / Chennai / Nhava Sheva
Delivery TermsFOB / CIF / CNF
Lead Time7 to 15 days
Quality Assurance Flow

From Raw Indian Black Pepper to Export-Ready Standard

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STAGE 01

Mandi Sourcing & Origin Selection

Procurement directly from APMC Unjha and regional farmer networks, selecting fresh-crop lots for high volatile oil and seed integrity.

STAGE 02

Pre-Cleaning & Destoning

Mechanical screening removing heavy stones, sand, dust, mud balls, and crop stalks through vibro-graders and air aspiration.

STAGE 03

Sortex Optical Color Sorting

High-resolution optical sorters inspect each seed individually, rejecting discolored grains to achieve purity from 98% up to 99.9%.

STAGE 04

Laboratory QA & Grading

Batch-wise testing for moisture, volatile oil, total ash, microbiology, and destination-specific pesticide residue / aflatoxin limits.

STAGE 05

Bulk & Private Label Packaging

Packaging in food-safe 25/50kg PP bags with inner poly liners, paper bags, or custom branded retail pouches, PET jars, and cartons.

STAGE 06

Container Stuffing & Global Export

FCL container stuffing with moisture absorption bags, shipped FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva with full phytosanitary and export documentation.

Private Label & Retail Supply

Need Custom Branded or Retail-Ready Black Pepper?

JM Masala Trading LLP supplies Black Pepper under your private label brand for supermarkets, retail grocery chains, e-commerce, and food service. We provide customized stand-up zipper pouches (50g to 1kg), PET jars, and bulk institutional packs with barcode printing and regulatory compliance.

Why Buyers Choose JM Masala

Black Pepper is sourced with export-focused attention to origin, specification alignment, and shipment readiness. For international buyers, supplier selection depends on dependable quality parameters, packing, and destination-market compliance.

With sourcing rooted in Kerala, JM Masala supports buyers who require mg1 faq grade available | export cleaned lots backed by responsive communication and shipment documentation.

  • Whole spice retail packaging and tabletop peppercorn grinders
  • Meat curing, sausage seasoning, sauces, and culinary marinades
  • Piperine and black pepper oleoresin extraction for nutraceuticals

Buyer Pre-Shipment Checklist

  • •Final purity, moisture, and grade commitment in contract
  • •Lot-wise test COA support, packing format, and shipping marks
  • •Destination customs documents (Phyto, COO, Fumigation)
  • •Agreed vessel dispatch window and port terminal logistics
Commercial FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades of Indian black pepper does JM Masala supply?

We supply Malabar Garbled 1 (MG1), Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold (TGEB), Tellicherry Garbled Special Extra Bold (TGSEB), and FAQ 500-550 G/L grades.

What is the bulk density and piperine content of Malabar pepper?

Our export grades feature bulk densities from 500 g/L to 570 g/L with verified piperine concentrations ranging between 5.0% and 7.5%.

Can JM Masala supply steam-sterilized black pepper corns?

Yes. We offer steam-sterilized and pathogen-free lots with certified low microbiological counts (Salmonella negative, E. coli negative).

What are the standard packaging and container stuffing specs?

Packed in 25kg/50kg multi-wall paper or PP bags. A 20ft container accommodates 15 to 16 MT, and a 40ft container carries 26 to 27 MT.

Looking for a Reliable Indian Black Pepper Exporter?

Share your required volume, specification, packing preferences, and destination port with JM Masala Trading LLP. Our export team will provide a formal commercial offer, specification sheet, and logistics schedule.

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