EU organic certified.
Four of our spices carry the EU organic seal - audited annually by Ecocert Deutschland GmbH (DE-ÖKO-005), from cultivation to packing at origin in Jaffna.
SINGLE-ORIGIN · DIRECT FROM SRI LANKA
Ground Black Pepper (powder) from Sri Lanka
5,95 €
- 100% pepper from Sri Lanka (Piper nigrum)
- Hand-harvested and cryogenically ground
- Bold and aromatic flavor
- remains visible in the dish - perfect for sauces and baked goods
- Fairly traded & aroma-proof packaging
- In stock · ships within 24 hrs on business days
- Free shipping from 30 € within Germany
- 14-day right of return
- No added flavourings · no anti-caking agents
Fast delivery · DPD or DHL
Description
Ground Black Pepper (powder) from Sri Lanka - very finely ground peppercorns (Piper nigrum) from the traditional highland growing areas of Sri Lanka, ready to use for all applications that need an even pepper seasoning without pieces. Unlike whole peppercorns or coarse cracked pepper, our fine pepper powder disperses finely and evenly in sauces, soups and dips - perfect for professional kitchens and bakeries. Our partner families cultivate the pepper plants in a tropical highland climate at 600 to 1,200 metres above sea level.
Flavour profile & taste
Full-flavoured with a warm, immediately noticeable heat and woody undertones - thanks to its larger surface area, the finely ground powder delivers the most intense aroma per gram. Sri Lankan pepper from highland cultivation brings multi-layered complexity - noticeably more nuanced than industrial mainstream goods from Brazil or Vietnam, which are usually one-dimensionally hot.
Origin
Our black pepper grows in the highland growing regions of Sri Lanka - in the central districts of Matale, Kandy and Kegalle at 600 to 1,200 metres above sea level. The slow ripening in cooler high-altitude areas results in a higher content of essential oils and a complex, multi-layered aroma. The unripe green berries are harvested by hand at optimum ripeness, gently dried and then ground into a fine powder in Jaffna - packed in sealed packaging immediately afterwards.
Use
Ground black pepper is the form for even seasoning without visible pieces:
- Sauces & dressings: ¼-½ tsp in béchamel, hollandaise, salad dressings - remains visible in the dish
- Soups & stews: stir in ½ tsp per litre after cooking - even heat throughout the whole soup
- Baked goods: ¼ tsp in crispbread dough, savoury rolls or pepper biscuits - distributes evenly through the dough
- Dips & spreads: ¼ tsp in hummus, cream cheese dips or avocado spreads - intense seasoning without pieces of pepper in the mouth
- Dry marinades & rubs: 1-2 tsp in BBQ spice blends for smokers and grills - clings to the meat better than cracked pepper
Dosage: pepper powder is more intense than whole peppercorns (more surface area) - better to start with ¼ tsp. Powdered pepper has a more direct, immediately noticeable heat than pepper freshly ground from peppercorns.
Tip from the kitchen: do not heat pepper powder for long - the essential oils do not tolerate cooking above 80 °C. Ideally stir it in after cooking or shortly before serving. For baked goods: mix the powder with the dry ingredients so that it distributes evenly.
Quality
- Single-origin highlands of Sri Lanka - from Matale, Kandy and Kegalle at 600-1,200 m
- Finely milled on site in Sri Lanka - packed immediately after milling for maximum aroma retention
- Ready to use - no grinding, no pestle and mortar, no effort
- stays visible in the dish - perfect for sauces, dips and baked goods
- Straight from our smallholder families - no anonymous wholesale
Ingredients & nutrition
Ingredients: Black pepper (Piper nigrum), ground (100%).
Origin: highland growing areas of Sri Lanka (Matale/Kandy/Kegalle).
Allergens: none.
Recipes
Creamy Pepper Béchamel with Sri Lanka Pepper
Makes 500 ml béchamel, preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 40 g butter
- 40 g flour
- 500 ml milk
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper from Sri Lanka
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- Salt to taste
Method
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and sweat for 1 minute
- Gradually pour in the milk while stirring until a smooth sauce forms
- Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly
- Remove from the heat, stir in the pepper powder, nutmeg and salt
- Serve straight away - with pasta, lasagne or as a base for a cheese sauce
Note: Sri Lanka pepper powder is only added AFTER cooking - this way the essential oils are fully preserved and the sauce gets a warm, multi-layered heat instead of a one-dimensional spike.
Responsibility & production
Responsible food business operator:
MrCOLOMBO
Owner: Janathan Rajakumar
Rheinstr. 32
64283 Darmstadt
OUR PROMISE
Quality without compromise.
Four quality standards we consistently uphold. So you know what ends up in your kitchen.
FSSC 22000-certified packing.
Our packing partner facility in Sri Lanka is FSSC 22000-certified - an internationally recognised standard for food safety across all processing in the country of origin.
Direct from our smallholder families.
No middlemen. We buy directly from our smallholder families in Jaffna and the central region of Sri Lanka - through local partner cooperatives on site.
Single origin.
Every spice from one defined region of Sri Lanka - 100 % single-variety, never blended with other origins.
Where our spice really grows.
Our spices come directly from smallholder partner families in Sri Lanka. The plants grow under the tropical sun in mineral-rich soils - cultivated the traditional way, harvested by hand and dried single-variety.
We know our partners personally. What arrives with us has a story - from cultivation in Sri Lanka to the shelf in Darmstadt.
Sri Lankan highlands
Traditional cultivation
Direct from Sri Lanka
How our spice comes to be.
Cultivation, processing and packing happen in Sri Lanka. We bring the fully packed goods to Darmstadt and send them to you.
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In the highlands of Sri Lanka
In the highlands of Sri Lanka (Matale, Kandy, Kegalle), the pepper plants (Piper nigrum) grow along trees at 600 to 1,200 metres. Our partner families harvest the berries by hand at optimum ripeness.
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Processing in Sri Lanka
At our partner facility in Sri Lanka, the dried peppercorns are ground into the finest powder and immediately packed on site in sealed packaging with an aroma-protecting inner lining - for maximum aroma retention.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Ground Black Pepper (powder) from Sri Lanka
Everything worth knowing about the origin, use and storage of MrCOLOMBO black pepper powder.
Ground black pepper is the best choice when you want fine, even seasoning throughout the entire dish. Unlike whole peppercorns, it is ready to use right away, and unlike crushed pepper, it adds flavor without coarse texture.
That makes it perfect for sauces, soups, dressings, and spice blends where pepper should distribute smoothly and evenly.
That makes it perfect for sauces, soups, dressings, and spice blends where pepper should distribute smoothly and evenly.
Our ground black pepper is especially good for sauces, pasta, soups, meat dishes, and homemade spice blends.
Because of its fine texture, it is easy to sprinkle and blends quickly and evenly into your food. Perfect when you want effortless seasoning without giving up depth and character.
Because of its fine texture, it is easy to sprinkle and blends quickly and evenly into your food. Perfect when you want effortless seasoning without giving up depth and character.
¼-½ tsp per serving. Pepper powder is more intense than whole peppercorns (more surface area) - better to start with a small amount and season further. For sauces ¼ tsp per 500 ml, for baked goods ¼ tsp per 500 g of flour.
Start with a small amount and add more if needed. Because the powder distributes very evenly, its seasoning effect often feels faster and more direct than whole or crushed pepper.
Especially in sauces, soups, and dressings, a small amount is often enough. This makes it easy to season with precision and stay in full control of the flavor.
Especially in sauces, soups, and dressings, a small amount is often enough. This makes it easy to season with precision and stay in full control of the flavor.
Store ground black pepper in a dry place, away from light, and always tightly sealed. This helps preserve its aroma for longer and keeps the powder free flowing and easy to use.
Our resealable pouch is designed exactly for that, giving you a simple way to keep your pepper fresh and aromatic in everyday use.
Our resealable pouch is designed exactly for that, giving you a simple way to keep your pepper fresh and aromatic in everyday use.
The best-before date (BBD) is always printed on the label on the back of the packaging - that is where you will find the binding value for your batch. Pepper powder loses its aroma faster than whole peppercorns - if you use it rarely, better choose whole peppercorns and a pepper mill. Store it in a cool, dry place away from light in the original packaging.
Discount-store pepper usually comes from anonymous wholesale chains (Brazil, Vietnam, India) and is ground centrally - the powder often sits in warehouses for months. Our powder is ground directly on site in Sri Lanka and packed straight away - that makes the decisive difference in flavour.
The best-before date is always printed on the label on the back of the pack - that is where the binding value for your batch is stated. For full aroma, store the spices cool, dry and protected from light in the original packaging.
Shipped on business days within 24 h from our warehouse in Darmstadt by DPD or DHL - depending on capacity. Delivery time Germany: 2-4 business days.
We buy directly from the smallholder families of Sri Lanka, organised through local partner cooperatives. Packing takes place in the country of origin, Sri Lanka, not in Europe. Packing at origin keeps the value where the spices grow and makes for a shorter, transparent chain. At MrCOLOMBO there is no anonymous supply chain.
Four of our classics (organic turmeric powder, organic moringa powder, organic lemongrass powder and organic lemongrass cut) are certified under EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (DE-ÖKO-005, Ecocert Deutschland GmbH). Not every variety is organic certified; the labelling and details on the respective product page are authoritative.
14-day right of withdrawal, no ifs or buts (German Civil Code, BGB §355). Unopened packaging receives a full refund. In the event of quality defects we send a free replacement or refund the purchase price.
