Material Data Sheet
Product: Pepper – Black Indian (TGEB) Spice
- Product Group: Spices & Herbs
- Category: Spice
- Type: Whole
- Nature: Heat Treated
Description
Our Indian whole black peppercorns are the top grade of Indian pepper. Our peppercorns are graded “Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold” or TGEB – meaning they are of an exceptional pepper grading. Offering some of the most pungent and punchy tones with an undisputed depth of flavour, our TGEB peppers are truly a cut above the rest and widely regarded as one of the highest quality black peppers in the world.
We can date the use of Black Pepper as far back as 4000 BCE, with Pepper being placed in Egyptian tombs alongside Pharaohs. To further add to the historical value of Pepper, in 410 CE, when the Visigoths sacked Rome, they demanded the payment of 3,000 pounds of pepper to lift the siege. Black Pepper, for most of our history, has been worth more than its weight in gold. Even as late as the 15th century, Pepper would cost around £350 per pound. Had it not been for the demand for black pepper in the Middle Ages, Venetian sailors would have taken much longer to find an Eastern sea route!
Black pepper, a spice of South Indian descent, is present in almost every cuisine on the planet. Owing to the extremely broad cultivation of peppercorns across most tropical climates, there are multitudes of pepper varieties. Much like grapes, various factors affect the taste, smell and appearance of pepper. Tellicherry peppers are widely regarded as the “Wagyu of Pepper”, above the more common Indian variants such as Malabar or Kerala. For Tellicherry peppers specifically, there are 3 grades, with a further 8 variants each with their own levels of grading.
Used extensively around the world as a way of enhancing the flavour of a dish, there are also a multitude of health benefits to Black Pepper. The essential oil (known as black pepper oil) is commonly added to massage blends, relieving aching joints and painful muscles. Black Pepper is also documented to be a major part of the digestion and metabolism of food, helping to settle the stomach and relieve gas. It’s high in Vitamin A and C, with a very high caffeine content.
Our black pepper is packaged in bags.
Reasons to choose Gerald McDonald as your ingredient supplier;
Quality Of Ingredients
Gerald McDonald & Co Ltd was founded in 1917, and it has always been our company’s mission to source and supply the finest quality ingredients that are blended, ground, or milled to customers’ specifications swiftly and efficiently. The quality of our ingredients is reflected in our prices, and we are always happy to provide full information on where and how ingredients are sourced. If you would like a sample for comparison, please get in touch with us and we will provide this.
Accreditations
We are the largest independent juice supplier and blender in the UK with BRC ‘AA’ grade status, and supply ingredients to the food, drink, flavour and fragrance industries.
We also hold the following certificates:
• BRC Certificate 2021-2022
• Kosher Certificates for Juices and Spices 2021-2022
• Halal Juice Certificate 2021-2022
• Organic Certificate 2021-2022
• JAS Japanese Organic Standard Certificate
Delivery Schedules to suit you
Based in Basildon, England, we have excellent access to the UK ports of Felixstowe, Tilbury and the London Gateway.
Our purpose-built blending facilities and warehouses enable us to process, blend, store and deliver juices, concentrates, herbs, spices and essential oils to our customers across the UK and worldwide. We have no minimum order quantity (MOQ).
We are independent from flavour houses or bottlers and can offer a unique service that is bespoke to each customer. Our specialist support team offers an individual point of contact for every customer, ensuring that our services are totally tailored to your requirements. We hold extensive UK stocks meaning that we can process urgent orders, often with extremely short delivery times.
Expert Blending
Our facility is fully computer-controlled and can produce customised blends of concentrates and purees, in addition to other dry or liquid components such as flavours, colours, stabilisers, food acids and gums. Our range of mixing tanks with capacities of 1,000L to 26,000L all have stirrers, are on load cells and fabricated from 316 grade stainless steel.
Hygiene and Cleanliness
We continuously maintain plant cleanliness and hygiene via fully automated C.I.P (Cleaning in Place) and S.I.P (Sterilisation in Place). There is also a dedicated station for cleaning returned IBCs.
Research & Development
Our strong worldwide supplier network means that we can offer a huge variety of products, with new and novel ingredients being sourced constantly.
In addition to wide selection of ingredients, we also hold and supply a range of stock within one product area, offering clients access to both premium and high-volume options. Organic and Fairtrade ingredients are also available.
Customer Service
Our new product development team works with clients throughout the supply process, and can match, optimise, and scale blends depending on client requirements. Our purpose-built blending facilities mean we can undertake trial blending work for clients in our laboratory or factory, all at no additional charge.
All our ingredients are from audited and GFSI-approved suppliers. We can also assist with any specific origin requirements you need.
Please get in touch with our team for further information.
Contact Us for more information
We can date the use of Black Pepper as far back as 4000 BCE, with Pepper being placed in Egyptian tombs alongside Pharaohs. To further add to the historical value of Pepper, in 410 CE, when the Visigoths sacked Rome, they demanded the payment of 3,000 pounds of pepper to lift the siege. Black Pepper, for most of our history, has been worth more than its weight in gold. Even as late as the 15th century, Pepper would cost around £350 per pound. Had it not been for the demand for black pepper in the Middle Ages, Venetian sailors would have taken much longer to find an Eastern sea route!
Black pepper, a spice of South Indian descent, is present in almost every cuisine on the planet. Owing to the extremely broad cultivation of peppercorns across most tropical climates, there are multitudes of pepper varieties. Much like grapes, various factors affect the taste, smell and appearance of pepper. Tellicherry peppers are widely regarded as the “Wagyu of Pepper”, above the more common Indian variants such as Malabar or Kerala. For Tellicherry peppers specifically, there are 3 grades, with a further 8 variants each with their own levels of grading.
Used extensively around the world as a way of enhancing the flavour of a dish, there are also a multitude of health benefits to Black Pepper. The essential oil (known as black pepper oil) is commonly added to massage blends, relieving aching joints and painful muscles. Black Pepper is also documented to be a major part of the digestion and metabolism of food, helping to settle the stomach and relieve gas. It’s high in Vitamin A and C, with a very high caffeine content.
Our black pepper is packaged in bags.
Reasons to choose Gerald McDonald as your ingredient supplier;
Quality Of Ingredients
Gerald McDonald & Co Ltd was founded in 1917, and it has always been our company’s mission to source and supply the finest quality ingredients that are blended, ground, or milled to customers’ specifications swiftly and efficiently. The quality of our ingredients is reflected in our prices, and we are always happy to provide full information on where and how ingredients are sourced. If you would like a sample for comparison, please get in touch with us and we will provide this.
Accreditations
We are the largest independent juice supplier and blender in the UK with BRC ‘AA’ grade status, and supply ingredients to the food, drink, flavour and fragrance industries.
We also hold the following certificates:
• BRC Certificate 2021-2022
• Kosher Certificates for Juices and Spices 2021-2022
• Halal Juice Certificate 2021-2022
• Organic Certificate 2021-2022
• JAS Japanese Organic Standard Certificate
Delivery Schedules to suit you
Based in Basildon, England, we have excellent access to the UK ports of Felixstowe, Tilbury and the London Gateway.
Our purpose-built blending facilities and warehouses enable us to process, blend, store and deliver juices, concentrates, herbs, spices and essential oils to our customers across the UK and worldwide. We have no minimum order quantity (MOQ).
We are independent from flavour houses or bottlers and can offer a unique service that is bespoke to each customer. Our specialist support team offers an individual point of contact for every customer, ensuring that our services are totally tailored to your requirements. We hold extensive UK stocks meaning that we can process urgent orders, often with extremely short delivery times.
Expert Blending
Our facility is fully computer-controlled and can produce customised blends of concentrates and purees, in addition to other dry or liquid components such as flavours, colours, stabilisers, food acids and gums. Our range of mixing tanks with capacities of 1,000L to 26,000L all have stirrers, are on load cells and fabricated from 316 grade stainless steel.
Hygiene and Cleanliness
We continuously maintain plant cleanliness and hygiene via fully automated C.I.P (Cleaning in Place) and S.I.P (Sterilisation in Place). There is also a dedicated station for cleaning returned IBCs.
Research & Development
Our strong worldwide supplier network means that we can offer a huge variety of products, with new and novel ingredients being sourced constantly.
In addition to wide selection of ingredients, we also hold and supply a range of stock within one product area, offering clients access to both premium and high-volume options. Organic and Fairtrade ingredients are also available.
Customer Service
Our new product development team works with clients throughout the supply process, and can match, optimise, and scale blends depending on client requirements. Our purpose-built blending facilities mean we can undertake trial blending work for clients in our laboratory or factory, all at no additional charge.
All our ingredients are from audited and GFSI-approved suppliers. We can also assist with any specific origin requirements you need.
Please get in touch with our team for further information.