Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the Piperaceae family, cultivated for its pungent fruit, which is dried to create the world's most commonly traded spice. Known as the "King of Spices," it is characterized by a sharp, earthy, and mildly citrusy flavor derived from the compound piperine.
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Physical Specifications (Whole Black Peppercorns)
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Common Grading (Density Based)