Cubeb

Cubeb – The stalked berries are a little bit larger than peppercorns, having a furrowed surface. Most berries are hollow. They are sold whole and should be crushed or ground before usage. It has pungent and bitter with a strong terpene aroma. The aroma is variously described as dry-woody, warm-camphoraceous, and spicey-peppery. Indonesia. Most cubeb pepper is today harvested in the Madura and Lampung regions of Indonesia.

Specifications of Cubeb:

Origin: Java
Moisture content: 12% max
Mould: 2% max
Foreign matter: 1% max
Broken seeds: 2% max