Pepper Black Whole; Cert. Organic

Botanical Name - Piper nigrum Origin - India Flavor Profile - Moderately pungent and spicy. Culinary Usages - Add whole to simmering foods or add freshly cracked peppercorns to cooked foods, as well as salad greens, dips and vegetable cocktails. Household Usages - Ground black pepper is reputed to be a laundry aid that helps to prevent colors from fading. Use 2 teaspoons per load.  Whole black peppercorns are an essential spice to have in the kitchen and, at one time, literally worth their weight in gold. The tiny, dried fruits were considered so valuable that they were used as currency in some parts of India, where they were referred to as “black gold.” This reference survives today in the expression “peppercorn rent,” which is a legal term that means delivery of a contract or goods for a nominal consideration, such as the transfer or gifting of property for one dollar as a token of good faith. Disclaimer - While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion