Supplier plantation photograph
Pepper
Pepper graded by density, not by eye.
We measure density in g/L and smell crushed berries, the producing country is declared for each lot, and every export lot is laboratory tested before it ships.
- Every export lot laboratory tested
- Laboratory partners in Shenzhen and Guangzhou
- Followed by our Yulin team from specification to shipment
What can go wrong with pepper
Four risks professional buyers check first, and how each one is controlled in your order.
- 01
Light berries
Light, hollow berries lower the grade and the yield. Bulk density in g/L is agreed in the specification and measured on the lot.
- 02
Undeclared additions
Black pepper has been found mixed with papaya seeds and other material elsewhere in the trade. Sorting removes foreign matter, and authenticity tests can be part of the agreed scope.
- 03
Microbial load
Pepper is dried in the open and can carry high counts, including Salmonella. Microbiological limits and any treatment are agreed for each order and checked in the lot test.
- 04
Origin
Hainan, Vietnamese and Indonesian pepper differ in character. The producing country of each lot comes from its supply and import records.
Pepper: from plantation to stock
Five views show pepper from the growing plant through processing to stock ready for an order. Origin, processing and packing are confirmed for the specific lot offered.
Crop
Pepper berries on the vine
Green berry clusters develop on the vine before harvest; ripeness at harvest affects the finished black or white pepper.
Processor photograph
Processing-line equipment
Harvested pepper passes through cleaning and grading equipment before the finished product is sorted.
Processor photograph
Pepper on a sorting line
Processed pepper moves along a sorting line before bagging.
Our stock
Bagged pepper in our stock
Pepper held in our stock; lot, origin and packing are confirmed in the quotation.Proof you receive
What comes with your order, linked to the lot you buy.
Laboratory report for your lot
Every export lot is tested before shipment by our laboratory partners in Shenzhen and Guangzhou; the scope is named in the report.
The lot record
Source, sample, test reports and shipment documents are linked to the lot in your private order record.
Photographs before shipment
Agreed photographs or video of the prepared goods support your pre-shipment review.
Independent inspection, if you want one
Tell us before order confirmation and we agree its scope, access, timing and costs.
Who checks
Kun and Chuangui run our Yulin desk. They grade lots on appearance, colour and smell, follow preparation with our suppliers and processing partners, and keep each check linked to your lot.
Quality Control
The agreed sample and written specification define what we check. Our Yulin team then follows the proposed product from current-supply review through preparation and pre-shipment testing.
- 01
Agree the quality basis
We agree the product identity, origin, grade, form and measurable specification with you. The approved physical sample provides the reference for appearance, aroma, flavour and other agreed characteristics.
- 02
Review current supply
Yulin compares current material, relevant suppliers and processing options against the requirement, including the quality concerns that matter for the product and destination.
- 03
Follow preparation
We coordinate sourcing, sorting, processing and packing checks with the relevant partners. Agreed photographs or video of the prepared goods support your pre-shipment review.
- 04
Test every export lot
Every export lot is laboratory tested before shipment through laboratory partners in Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Test scope and limits are agreed for the product and destination, including pesticide-residue requirements where relevant.
Quality questions
Is every export lot laboratory tested?
Yes. Every export lot is tested before shipment. The tests and acceptance limits are agreed for the product and destination; the scope is identified in the relevant report.
Which laboratories do you use?
We work with laboratory partners in Shenzhen and Guangzhou. If your purchasing specification requires a particular laboratory, test method or accreditation, tell us before order confirmation so we can check whether we can meet it.
Can you test for pesticide residues for my market?
We agree the applicable residue-testing requirements before confirming the order. Please share your destination and purchasing specification so we can confirm the test scope and limits. A sample's appearance or a photograph cannot establish pesticide-residue levels.
START WITH THE REQUIREMENT