Long Java Pepper by the Kilo

Long Pepper or Java Pepper is a rare and unique pepper. It is the piper longum, a pepper with spicy and sweet sensual notes. You will discover a different and long attack on the palate, first a taste of chocolate, anise, liquorice and cinnamon, then a warm and slightly spicy side. A delicious pepper for salty or sweet cooking.

Pepper power: 8/10
Main notes: Hot and round chocolate and anise
Use: Savory and sweet cooking
Origin: Indonesia

Discover our peppers from all over the world and our kitten pepper, the long Java pepper. Buy Java pepper at the best price per kilo and of the best quality. A peppercorn that offers unrivaled aromatic notes.

Packaging

Reference PLF1K

€36.93

Wholesale Bulk

Top value-for-money wholesale pricing in bulk 1kg to 5kg formats for culinary professionals.

Warm Flavors

Inimitable notes of cocoa, cinnamon, and anise. The perfect vanilla alternative in savory and sweet cooking.

Madura Terroir

Cultivated on Madura island, the historical global center of Java long pepper farming.

Comparative Sensory Analysis

Java vs Cambodia Red Long vs Black Pepper

Three distinct flavor profiles within the pepper family

Cocoa · Anise · Liquorice

Woody · Resinous

Floral · Herbal

Gentle Heat (Non-burning)

Pepper Heat (Piperine)

Java Long Pepper

Cambodia Red Long

Classic Black Pepper

For Commercial Buyers: Java Long Pepper contains lower piperine than black pepper, but carries a range of secondary alkaloids that prolong flavor persistence without harsh burn—ideal for pastry chefs and restaurant kitchens.

Java · Red Long · Black

Buy authentic Java Long Pepper in bulk 1kg at competitive wholesale prices. Every peppercorn promises an extraordinary sensory journey with sweet, floral, and woody undertones.

Historically recognized as the first Piper spice imported into Europe, long pepper remains a secret weapon for modern chefs seeking unique complexity.

Botanical Precision: Java Long Pepper belongs to Piper retrofractum Vahl, distinct from Indian Long Pepper (Piper longum L.).

Technical Sheet

What You Receive

Country of originIndonesia (Java)
Botanical speciesPiper retrofractum
IngredientsWhole Java Long Peppercorns
Aromatic Power8/10
Main NotesWarm cocoa, anise, liquorice
ApplicationsPoultry, stews, chocolate desserts, fresh fruit
AllergensNone
PackagingBulk Vacuum Pouch
Preparation / DeliveryPrepared in 24h, delivered in 48h

Bulk Sizes Available

200g Pouch
1kg Bulk Vacuum Pack
5kg Wholesale Pouch

For large commercial orders (25kg+ bags), please contact our sales team directly.

Madura Island: The Global Heart of Long Pepper

Madura Island in East Java is the historical global hub for long pepper cultivation. Its well-drained volcanic-calcareous soil and dry microclimate provide optimal conditions for oleoresin synthesis in the catkins.

Harvesting occurs year-round, peaking during the dry months from March to August. Catkins are picked at the black-green stage just before ripening fully to preserve signature heat and aroma before sun-drying on bamboo mats for 5 to 7 days.

Commercial Kitchen Applications

Chocolate Desserts: Enhances mousses, tarts, and ganaches by amplifying natural cocoa bitterness.
Slow Braises & Curries: Holds heat and complex sweet notes through extended cooking cycles.
Infused Oils & Rubs: Excellent for beef, lamb, and game marinades.