Black Pepper
Type: Ingredient
Definition
A dried, wrinkled, dark brown/black berry (peppercorn) from the Piper nigrum flowering vine, widely used as a pungent, spicy, and woody seasoning known as the "king of spices". Originating from India, it is produced from nearly ripe berries, containing the compound piperine, which provides its signature heat.
Botanical & Usage Details
A dried, wrinkled, dark brown/black berry (peppercorn) from the Piper nigrum flowering vine, widely used as a pungent, spicy, and woody seasoning known as the "king of spices".