| Green
Peppercorns are the immature, fresh (green)
berries of the pepper vine - Piper nigrum.
These berries are plucked fresh from the
vines and processed into various speciality
products while retaining their natural
green colour and flavour. |
| Following
are the gourmet range of Green Pepper
Products processed in India. |
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Freeze
Dried Green Pepper |
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Dehydrated
Green Pepper |
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Green
Pepper in Brine |
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Frozen
Green Pepper |
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India is one
of the very few countries which produce
and supply Freeze Dried Green Peppercorns,
wherein even the natural form of the
Green Peppercorns is retained.
This is a speciality
product which finds a wide application
in instant soups and dry-meals on account
of its special characteristics and subtle
flavour. It is also used in the cheese
industry and for preparation of pates.
By virtue of its reconstitution characteristics
it is a favourite choice for housewives
who obtain it from the retail in glass
jars for varied application at home.
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Dehydrated Green
Peppercorns is used for grinding/cracking,
in soup mixes and pepper mills and in
meat, sausage & egg preparations.
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Besides other applications,
Green Peppercorns in brine is used for
making sauces and purees and in the
food service sector. The catering sector
specially utilizes this product in the
green pepper steaks. It is also a popular
pickle by itself or mixed with other
spices/vegetables.
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| Frozen Green Peppercorns
are used in fresh salads and frozen meals. |
| Export of these items
are mainly directed to West Europe, though
they are increasingly gaining acceptance
in USA, Canada and other smaller markets.
There are many units which are active in
the production and export of Green Pepper
products from India. These items are mainly
produced for export only. |
| In the Indian context,
Pink/Red Pepper is the ripened pepper berries
of the Piper nigrum. India also produces
Pink/Red Peppercorns in brine. |
| White Pepper, Sterilized
Black Pepper, Dehydrated Black Pepper, Black,
White and Green Pepper Powders and Cracked
Peppercorns are also produced and exported
from India. |
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