Description
Pepper is the dried berry of Piper nigrum. This vine which can grow up to ten feet tall is indigenous to India and Asia. Pepper is actually berries that are picked about nine months after flowering.
Black pepper has a warm, woody smell that is fresh, pungent and agreeably aromatic. Finely ground pepper is easily absorbed, and blends well into sauces, gravies, and soups, spreading its warmth throughout the dish.
Black Pepper, the spiciest, is berries that are picked unripe. Pepper is grown in Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brazil.
Taste and Aroma Description: Black Pepper has a sharp, pungent aroma and flavour.
Storage Tips Store in cool, dark, dry places.
