One of the world's most popular spices, black peppercorns are actually unripe green fruits (berries) that have been sun-dried after fermenting. Black Peppercorns lend satisfying heat and bite to most any dish (and it's great for salt-free diets). It works well in combination with other herbs and spices, too, and is commonly found in spice blends.

Black peppercorns are an essential spice to have in the kitchen and, at one time, literally worth their weight in gold. The tiny, dried fruits were considered so valuable that they were used as currency in some parts of India, where they were referred to as “black gold.”

This reference survives today in the expression “peppercorn rent,” which is a legal term that means delivery of a contract or goods for a nominal consideration, such as the transfer or gifting of property for one dollar as a token of good faith.

Whole fruit will keep fresh longer than ground black pepper. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

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Common Uses

Culinary: Add whole to simmering foods or add freshly cracked peppercorns to cooked foods, as well as salad greens, dips and vegetable cocktails.
Household:  Place along windowsills and doorways to deter common household pests from entering.
Aromatic:  Infuse slightly crushed black peppercorns in oil to add to perfume blends. Whole peppercorns can also be added simmering potpourri spice blends.
Industrial:  The essential oil of black pepper is used in the perfume and cosmetic industries.

active compounds: piperine, safrole, beta-pinene, limonene, terpinene, alpha-pinene, various sesquiterpenes and monoterpene derivatives, including borneol, carvone, carvacrol, 1,8-cineol and linalool

Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
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Origin: India
Notes: Certified Organic by QAI. Kosher Certified. Non-irradiated. Non-GMO.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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