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Black pepper - the king of spices

Black pepper is a spice from the fruit of Piper nigrum native to India. Comes in several varieties: black (dried unripe, sharpest), white (ripe with skin removed), and green (preserved unripe). Contains piperine, the alkaloid responsible for its pungency.

Black pepper - the king of spices
  • Obtained from the fruit of Piper nigrum native to India.
  • The most widely used spice in the world with several varieties.
  • Contains piperine, the alkaloid responsible for its pungency.
  • Freshly ground pepper has a significantly stronger aroma.
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