Black Pepper

Black Pepper

• Materials: Prepared from the Piper nigrum vine. The berries are harvested when nearly ripe (green/yellowish), briefly cooked in hot water to clean them and rupture cell walls, and then sun-dried until the skin shrinks and turns black.

• Uses:

  • Seasoning: A universal "king of spices" used to add heat and aroma to savory dishes.

  • Food Preservation: Used in curing meats and pickling.

  • Health: Known to stimulate digestion and improve the absorption of nutrients (like curcumin).