Black Pepper

This versatile flowering vine is cultivated for its fruit (peppercorn), which is dried and used as a spice and seasoning.

The peppercorn and ground pepper powder derived from it are known as black pepper. The unripe fruit can also be processed into white pepper, which is slightly hotter.

With its low capsaicin content, black pepper adds gentle heat and aroma and is commonly paired with salt for everyday seasoning.