Black Pepper-whole

Black pepper (Piper nigrum), the king of spices, is one of the oldest and the most popular spice in the world. There is no shortage of places to get your black pepper from; as one of the world's most popular spices. Black pepper is used in almost all applications where spice is used, with the exception of baked goods. It is used universally in sauces, gravies, processed meats, poultry, snack foods, etc. Both black and white pepper are used in cuisine worldwide. The plant requires a long rainy season, fairly high temperatures, and partial shade for the best growth. They begin bearing in 2 to 5 years and may produce for as long as 40 years. The berries are picked when they begin to turn red. The collected berries are scalded with boiling water for about 10 minutes, which causes them to turn dark brown or black in an hour. Then they are spread out to dry in the sun for three or four days. We always give more care to get the best berries from our plantation to assure the quality of the final product.