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The Timut Berry, also known as the Timur Berry, is a lesser-known treasure that evokes mystery and exoticism. This precious berry carries the essence of a rare pepper, captivating the imagination of all who discover it.

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I am Arnaud Sion

Creator of Le Comptoir de Toamasina — Daily user of Timut berry

Personally, I prefer it crushed at the end of cooking to reveal its full aroma. It is a berry I use myself from starters to desserts, and I show you how to use it in video so you can master it easily in your kitchen.

Citrus Symphony

Its delicate aromas evoke notes of pink grapefruit, vibrant citrus, and yuzu, creating an unforgettable sensory symphony.

Nepal Treasure

Native to Kathmandu, this unique berry goes by several names: grapefruit pepper, Nepal pepper, or Timur pepper.

Creative Cooking

It elevates fish, vegetables, and egg dishes, but excels especially in chocolate and fruit desserts.

Its delicate aromas evoke notes of pink grapefruit, vibrant citrus, and yuzu, creating an unforgettable sensory symphony. The Timut Berry is also known under various names: Timut pepper, Pimenta Timut, Tejpal, grapefruit pepper, Nepal pepper, Kathmandu pepper, pomelo pepper, Timur pepper, and Timut pepper. This diversity of names reflects the richness of its flavors.

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This magical berry, loaded with intense aromas, finds its privileged place at Le Comptoir de Toamasina, where lovers of whole peppercorns can purchase the finest Timut Berry with unique aromatic power. It fits perfectly into creative and flavorful cooking, sublimating fish, vegetables, egg dishes, and chocolate or fruit desserts.

Order your Timut Berry native to Nepal, offering a unique tasting experience. Its small, round berries release intense citrus aromas, reminiscent of grapefruit and lime, with a subtle floral touch. Its taste is refreshing and slightly tingling at the best price per kilo. Discover a berry with exceptional notes, available in traditional packaging, in mills, or by the kilo, always at an unbeatable value.

Discover our recipes on our blog: Timur Berry Recipes.

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Looking for an exceptional and exotic tasting experience? Look no further than the Timur berries offered by Le Comptoir de Toamasina. Originating from Nepal, these small botanical marvels captivate the senses with their lively and refreshing aromas evoking grapefruit and lime, enhanced by a delicate floral touch.

Le Comptoir de Toamasina has established itself as the essential reference for lovers of authentic flavors, quality spices, and peppers. Our Timur berries are carefully selected, guaranteeing incomparable freshness and aromatic power.

Our packaging has been designed to best preserve the flavors of the endemic berries of the Zanthoxylum armatum species. You will find refillable pepper mills filled with Timut berries on our online store, as well as in bottles and economic pouches by the kilo.

Whether you are a passionate chef or a curious home cook, these berries offer incredible versatility in the kitchen. Add a pinch of this scented condiment to elevate seafood, poultry, or salads. Let yourself be carried away by the exoticism of these berries bringing originality to your creations.

By choosing to buy your Timur berries at Le Comptoir de Toamasina, you choose quality, authenticity, and expertise. Since 2010, Le Comptoir de Toamasina offers you the chance to buy the finest vanillas and flavors of the world.

We were originally a Vanilla trading post, but we now travel the world in search of natural riches. Le Comptoir de Toamasina is also a producer of spices and superfoods in Brazil through our subsidiary Abaçai.

Timut Pepper: a restricted appellation since 1945 by French ordinance

Important regulatory notice

The historic French ordinance of 1945 strictly regulates the spice industry. It categorically states that only berries from the Piper nigrum plant (black pepper, white pepper, red pepper) and species from the Piper genus can legally be marketed under the designation "pepper".

Originating from the Zanthoxylum armatum shrub, this exceptional Nepalese spice must therefore legally bear the name Timut Berry or Timur Berry.

Le Comptoir de Toamasina, following an administrative compliance check in 2021, strictly complies with regulations. This note aims to inform consumers with complete transparency while answering the daily search terms of gastronomy enthusiasts.

The 1945 ordinance illustrates the delicate balance between protecting botanical definitions and opening up to international naming conventions, reminding us that behind every culinary name lie important regulatory issues.

What is Timut berry and what does it taste like?

The Timut berry embodies an extraordinary taste experience, revealing intense aromas of pink grapefruit and citrus. This precious spice is harvested from the Zanthoxylum armatum spiky shrub in the Mahabharat mountain range of Nepal. Its tiny fruit encloses a small black seed surrounded by a brownish pericarp.

If you ever travel to Nepal, you will discover this berry growing in the wild. It is hand-harvested by mountain farmers, mainly during the rainy season (from June to September). In cooking, it is the fragrant pericarp that is used to release its intoxicating aromas.

The unique aromatic profile of Timut berry

The Timut berry offers an enchanting nose of pink grapefruit, lime, and yuzu, bringing a slightly tangy and refreshing touch. It should be dosed carefully, as its aromatic intensity is such that it takes only 5 Timut berries to replace a vanilla pod in certain creative recipes!

Botanically, this berry is a close cousin of the Sichuan berry. It can be described as a brownish-maroon Sichuan berry, smaller in size, but with a profile intensely focused on pink grapefruit and citrus.

How to use Timut berry in cooking?

The Timut berry from Nepal is incredibly versatile: infused, ground, crushed, or toasted. Arnaud Sion prefers it crushed at the very last moment at the end of cooking to reveal its full bouquet.

  • Savory dishes: Elevates fish, seafood (lobster, langoustines, scallops), duck, and beef carpaccio. Excellent also in Creole cuisine (coconut chicken, rougail).
  • Infusions & sauces: Infuse a few berries in sauces, broths, soups, ratatouilles, and cream sauces. Also sprinkle over scrambled eggs or omelets.
  • Asian cuisine: Replaces or complements Sichuan berry in woks, stir-fried beef, and poultry.
  • Desserts & Pastry: It is the absolute star when paired with chocolate! It works wonders in fresh fruit salads (strawberries, mangoes, pineapples), compotes, ice creams, and sorbets.

Discover our selection of the best peppers in the world on our blog.

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Timut Berry Recipe Guide

The Timut berry is ideal for starting creative cooking. Here is a selection of recipes from our blog:

Savory Recipes

• Shrimp canapés with mild curry and Timut
• Seafood verrines with Timur berry
• Onion confit with Timut
• Quinoa salad with Timur berry
• Beef carpaccio elevated with Timut

Sweet Recipes

• Fresh fruit tabbouleh with Timut
• Pineapple & Mango carpaccio with Timut
• Chocolate crème brûlée with Timut
• Lava chocolate cake with Timur berry

How to store Timut berry?

Proper storage is essential to preserve its volatile essential oils in the long term:

Airtight container

A tightly sealed glass jar to avoid oxidation.

Cool, dry place

Away from direct sunlight, ideally in a dark cupboard.

Away from heat

Keep your berries away from stovetops and radiators.

Labeling and dating

Note the purchase date to track the freshness of your spices.

Regular use

The berry retains its zest best when consumed over months.

No mixing

Avoid direct storage with other very strongly scented spices.

Frequently Asked Questions about Timut Berry

Why is it called "Timut berry" and not "Timut pepper"?
A French legal ordinance from 1945 exclusively reserves the name "pepper" for berries from the plant Piper nigrum. Since the Timut berry comes from the shrub Zanthoxylum armatum, it legally bears the name "berry". Le Comptoir de Toamasina strictly adheres to this regulation.
How does Arnaud Sion use Timut berry in cooking?
Arnaud prefers it crushed at the last moment at the end of cooking to preserve all its citrus aromas. He uses it on scallops, fish carpaccios, as well as in chocolate desserts or fruit salads.
How many Timut berries does it take to replace a vanilla pod?
Due to its intense aromatic concentration, about 5 Timut berries are enough to replace a vanilla pod in creative pastry recipes.
Should you consume the black seed inside the Timut berry?
No, the pink grapefruit scent resides in the pericarp (the brown shell). The small black inner seed is hard and brings no gustatory value.
What is the difference between Timut berry and Sichuan pepper?
Both berries belong to the same botanical family (Zanthoxylum). The Timut berry is smaller, brownish-maroon, and offers a lively scent of pink grapefruit and yuzu, whereas Sichuan is redder and woodier.