Our Organic Peppercorn Black Ground are derived from the fruits (peppercorns) of the Piper Nigrum plant, better known as the "pepper plant." Peppercorns grow in clusters on a climbing vine-similar to grapes. Of the three types of peppercorns, black, white, and green, the black pepper has the strongest flavor and aroma; slightly hot with a hint of peppered sweetness.
Health
Black pepper stimulates the taste buds which is believed to help the stomach increase hydrochloric acid secretion helping with digestion, preventing constipation, and gas irritation along the way.
Black pepper also demonstrates impressive antioxidant and antibacterial effects.
Benefits
Directly sourced, all-natural ground peppercorn.
The secret to the highest quality culinary grade peppercorns, is ensuring that they are hand picked at the exact right time, when they not quite ripe.
This is the peak of their robust flavor and by delicately dehydrating them at this time the exotic tastes and aromas are perfectly preserved.
History
Also known as "black gold," black peppercorn has been a highly prized, traded good for centuries.
The use of peppercorns dates back to ancient Egypt with evidence suggesting that peppercorns were used during mummification rituals.
More recent history relates to the spices trade initiated by Dutch traders who found pepper in Indonesia spreading it to the rest of the world.
Once integrated into cuisines, the flavorful peppercorns quick
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.