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Black pepper

black peppercorns

Black peppercorns

Short facts : Quality and freshness does matter

Black peppercorns are small, round spicy berries that are harvested from the flowering vine known as Piper nigrum. The berries are dried and used as a spice to add flavour, depth and heat to various dishes. Black peppercorns have a sharp, spicy flavour and pungent aroma and are commonly used in both savoury and sweet dishes around the world as a versatile ingredient. They are often ground into a fine powder and used as a seasoning in cooking or as a table condiment. In addition to its culinary uses, black pepper is also known for its potential health benefits, such as improving digestion and acting as an antioxidant.

You should do the grinding yourself with a pepper mill to enjoy the real fresh taste of pepper.

black pepper

Black pepper

Short facts : Grind your own pepper from peppercorns using a pepper mill

Grinding black pepper involves using a pepper mill or a mortar and pestle to break down the whole peppercorns into smaller pieces. The process releases the flavour and aroma of the peppercorns, giving you freshly ground pepper for your dishes. Simply load the whole peppercorns into the pepper mill or mortar, and then grind or crush them until you achieve the desired coarseness or fineness. The freshly ground black pepper can be used to season a variety of dishes, enhancing their flavour profile.

Do not fall for the convenience of using pre-ground pepper, flavour and aroma of freshly ground pepper is unbeatable.

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