Black Pepper
Code : P9246

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a perennial flowering vine native to Indias Malabar Coast, cultivated for its dried berries known as peppercorns. The drying process gives them a wrinkled, dark appearance and a pungent, spicy flavor, primarily due to the alkaloid piperine. Black pepper is a staple spice globally, used whole or ground in countless savory dishes and even some desserts for its aroma and heat. It is not just a seasoning; it boasts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Considered the King of Spices, black pepper was once a highly valued commodity, even used as currency.