ppearance. The outer layer of a dried black peppercorn (known as the “pericarp”) is dark brown/black and wrinkled in appearance. The inside part contains a large seed which is lighter in color. This is why cracked and ground pepper seems lighter in color than whole peppercorns. It's pungent smell, peppery/hot taste and health friendly properties make pepper a favorite spice all over the world and it is commonly used in all cuisines.

It is no surprise then that black pepper is known as the 'king of the spices. ' Overall, the characteristic flavour of black peppercorns is spicy, woody, warm, terpy and herbaceous.

High in antioxidants. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage your cells. ...

Has anti-inflammatory properties. ...

May benefit your brain. ...

May improve blood sugar control. ...

May lower cholesterol levels. ...

May have cancer-fighting properties. ...

A versatile spice.