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

Geographic Origin