Long Pepper
What is Long Pepper?
Long Pepper (Piper longum) is a traditional spice known for its unique elongated shape and complex flavour profile, warmer, sweeter, and more intense than common black pepper.
Historically, long pepper was widely used in ancient trade and traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and traditional Asian herbal practices. Today, it is gaining renewed global interest due to its distinctive taste and functional health properties.
Indonesia is one of the regions where long pepper grows naturally, producing high-quality products with strong aroma and natural potency.
Indonesian Long Pepper Heritage
Long pepper has long been part of Indonesia’s traditional herbal and spice culture. Although less common than black or white pepper, it is highly valued in niche markets, especially in:
- Herbal medicine
- Functional food products
- Specialty culinary applications
Its rarity and unique flavour make it a high-value spice in international markets.
Application
Our Indonesian long pepper offers a complex, warm, and aromatic flavour that is more distinctive than ordinary black pepper. Minimally processed, carefully dried, and cleaned to meet export standards, it is available in whole or powder form. Long pepper is widely used in gourmet cuisine, spice blends, herbal beverages, traditional herbal products, and nutraceutical applications.
Excellent for: Gourmet cuisine, specialty seasonings, herbal beverages, spice blends, and traditional herbal products
Application: Natural aromatic spice in whole or powder form for culinary and herbal use
Colours: Dark brown to black
Tastes like: Warm, pungent, slightly sweet, and complex
Smells: Strong, warm, and aromatic
Active compounds: Naturally contains piperine and other bioactive compounds
Product forms: Whole and powder
Quick Spec:
Product Name: Long Pepper (Piper longum)
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Whole / Powder
Color: Dark brown to black
Aroma: Strong, warm, slightly sweet
Moisture Content: Max. 10–12%
Purity: 98% – 99%
Admixture: Max. 1% – 2%
Processing: Sun-dried / Machine cleaned
Packaging: PP Bag / Craft Bag / Vacuum Pack
Shelf Life: 24 months
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