Description

Black Peppercorns are round and consistently sized, measuring roughly five millimeters in diameter. Once broken, they release a pungent aroma that can tickle the nose. The spice has a biting and lingering heat with notes of citrus, fruit, and grass.
Black Peppercorns are rich in vitamins A and C and have a significant amount of caffeine, a stimulant that can help keep the brain alert. Black pepper is known to boost the absorption of certain essential nutrients like calcium and selenium, as well as beneficial plant compounds found in green tea and turmeric. Also rich in antioxidants, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties, all attributed to the essential oil responsible for the fruit’s taste, piperine. The spice has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat digestive issues, earaches, gangrene, and heart disease.

Black Peppercorns are one of the most widely used spices globally and are often combined with salt tableside as a condiment. Use black pepper in spice blends for fish, poultry, meat, and vegetables.