Black Malabar peppercorns are grown in the coastal areas on the southwest side of India. The peppercorn farmers in this area are known for their devotion to producing the highest quality peppercorns.Malabar pepper has a higher piperine  & volatile oil content. These have a certified Piperine content of 7% and a volatile oil content of 4.5%. Black Tellicherry or Tellicherry Garbled Extra  Bold peppercorns are larger in size and renowned for their high quality. They are exported from the town of Tellicherry on the Malabar Coast of India. Kosher Certified. Piperine content of 6.6% and a volatile oil content of 4.7%.
Black dehydrated or Tellicherry Garbled Special Extra  Bold peppercorns are The highest grade. These high quality black peppercorns have been quick dried in electric ovens. This preserves more of the volatile oil. Piperine content of 6.6% and the highest volatile oil content at 4.8%.