What is Black Pepper?
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is one of the most popular and widely used spices in the world. It comes from the dried fruit of a vine in the pepper family, known for its bold flavor and warm aroma.
The fruit, called a peppercorn, is small—about 5 mm in size—and contains a single seed. Depending on how it's processed, it can become:
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Black Pepper – made by cooking and drying unripe peppercorns
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Green Pepper – made from unripe peppercorns that are dried or preserved
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White Pepper – made from fully ripe peppercorns with the outer skin removed
Each type has its own unique flavor, but black pepper is the most common and adds a spicy, flavorful kick to all kinds of dishes.