Black Pepper
Piper nigrum
Sharp, hot, woody, with citrus undertones
Traditional Uses
Culinary: Used globally to season and enhance savory dishes.
Medicinal: In Ayurveda, used to stimulate digestion and improve bioavailability of nutrients.
Environmental Impact
Typical CO₂ per kg: 3.5 kg
Flvour Origins CO₂ per kg: 2.1 kg
Hand-harvested and sun-dried with minimal machinery.
Origin
Country: India
Region: Kerala (Malabar Coast)
Tags
HotPungentWoodyStimulating