Pink Pepper

The pink pepper or aromatic pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi) is a plant of the Anacardiaceae family, native to Brazil, which is not related to the family of peppers. In fact, it is related to cashew, mango, and Spondias dulci. It is much appreciated in national and international cuisine, and it has direct application as a condiment in dishes. In addition, its use in the cosmetics industry is increasing. �  The world market absorbs about 600 tons per year of dehydrated pink pepper with density from 250 to 360 grams per liter. Espirito Santo state is the largest Brazilian producer, followed by Rio de Janeiro, Bahia and the region of low S�£o Francisco. The United States, Netherlands, Germany, Italy and France are the main importing countries of Brazilian pink pepper. Pink pepper is mainly extractive, in natural conditions, free of pesticides, insecticides or fertilizers, and can be considered organic, being harvested at maturity. Commodities Trading� offers a pink pepper of excellent quality, it is able to occur variations according to the meteorological conditions of the period of the harvest, which is informed by the department of sales when the purchase. Whenever necessary and requested, we send for the national and international market real samples of pink pepper for proper knowledge and approval.