Black Pepper

Black pepper is one of the most widely used spices in the world. It comes from the tropical plant Piper nigrum and is made by drying unripe berries, which creates the characteristic wrinkled black skin. It has a bold, pungent and aromatic flavour with woody undertones. In the kitchen, it is used in virtually everything, soups, sauces, marinades, meat, pasta and salads. It can be used whole, cracked or ground. Freshly ground pepper has a significantly more intense aroma than pre-ground. It contains piperine, which gives it its heat and also helps the body absorb nutrients more effectively.