Asta black pepper 'king of spices'

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ASTA High-quality Brazilian black pepper,  that meets the American Spice Trade Association's density and quality standards. is renowned for its strong aroma, high quality, and intense flavor. 

Primarily sourced from states like Pará and Espírito Santo, these spices often feature 570 G/L (grams per liter) density, making them competitive globally for industrial, food service, and retail uses.  

Quality Standards: ASTA grades ensure specific, high-level cleanliness, moisture content, and density (often 570 G/L or higher).

• Harvesting Season: The main harvest runs from June to October.
• Characteristics: Known for a robust, pungent flavor profile suitable for both whole, ground, and oil/oleoresin extraction.
• Market Position: Brazil is a major global exporter of black pepper, with significant exports to the US, Europe, and the UAE. 

Piper Nigrum: This is the most widely cultivated and exported type of pepper in Brazil, known as black pepper. The "Belém" variety is a common one grown in Pará, known for its large berries and used in bulk exports.

Capsicum Baccatum: This species includes unique local varieties like the "Brazilian Starfish" pepper, known for its distinctive star shape and a fruity, moderately hot flavor (10,000–30,000 SHU). It is popular for salsas and ornamental gardening.

Malagueta Pepper: A small, fiery hot red chile common in Brazilian cuisine, used in traditional sauces like molho apimentado. 

In summary, the user's query likely refers to high-quality Brazilian black pepper that meets the American Spice Trade Association's density and quality standards.

While ASTA is the premium export standard, Brazilian suppliers often categorize their products into three tiers: 

1. ASTA: Top tier; machine-cleaned, high density, and lowest impurities.
2. B1 (Brazil 1): High quality (often ~550–560 G/L) but may have slightly higher impurity tolerances than ASTA.
3. B2 (Brazil 2): Lower density (often ~500 G/L) and higher impurity limits, typically used for oil extraction or lower-tier markets. 

Brazil is a top global exporter, with production centered in two main regions that utilize different cultivation methods 

• Espírito Santo: Currently the largest producer, known for modern, often irrigated plantations that produce high-density grains.
• Pará: The traditional heart of Brazilian pepper production, dominated by smallholder family farms in the North. This region is famous for the "Belém" variety, prized for its large grain size. 

Alignment with EU and US market requirements, subject to agreed specification. Exact parameters depend on destination market and buyer requirements. Specifications are confirmed per lot and provided via technical datasheet.

Steam/HTST sterilized pepper,  is not common in Brazil, but we offer our Brazilian pepper with an Treatment of Ozone. ( EU market) The focus of this treatment is guaranteeing the shipment without Salmonella,  the main request of the European market. 

We offer flexible packaging and shipment options:

Sea (FCL) – our focus is container-level supply (20’/40’ FCL) or palletized shipments may be possible case-by-case depending on origin and timing. 

Air – palletized shipments for urgent needs

25 kg bags with food-grade inner liners

QC, fumigation, and documentation support included
 

MOQ’s and lead times vary by origin and specification — contact us for precise details.

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What should I send to get a fast quote?
Product,  Brazilian black B1 pepper, your specification (density, treatment), volume, analysis needed and destination port. 

Can samples be provided?
Yes. Representative samples can be arranged for qualified buyers once grade, volume, price and destination requirements are confirmed.  

📩Specs -  On request
📞 Brazil: +55 (85) XXXXX-XXXX
📞 US: +1 (917) XXX-XXXX
✉️ Email: spices@brazspice.com

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