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The pepper is the most sought after spice with its aroma, pungency and other values.
The pepper is the most sought after spice with its aroma, pungency and other values. It is said that Columbus set off on a new sea route to reach Malabar and its pepper, but landed in America instead. Vasco de Gama followed him in 1498, the rest is historyNetherlands monopolised the pepper trade for the next two centuries.
Indian pepper had a profound influence on the European economy of the middle Ages. Many western countries owed their prosperity to this spice, which fetched them, a very high price. Easily the finest in quality anywhere, Indian pepper is grown in the monsoon forests along the Malabar Coast in South India. It is interesting to note that because of the need for pepper in the domestic market for Flavour and other medicinal qualities, it gained importance in the international trade.
Indian pepper is available in various grades and the popular grades are Malabar and Tellicherry. Green Pepper in brine, dehydrated green pepper, frozen dried green pepper, pink pepper in brine, freeze dried green pepper are the other specialities.
| Type: Chilli & Pepper | Preservation Process: Brine |