Ceylon Pepper is particularly favoured worldwide as it is quite rich in piperine, the alkaloid which lends it a distinct pungency. As a result, Ceylon Pepper from Sri Lanka fetches a premium price in the international spice market. Black pepper is widely used as a "hot" cooking spice and seasoning. The taste of Sri Lankan black pepper is richly aromatic, with floral and citrus notes, while retaining a strong pungency. Extracts of black pepper - Piperine, oleoresin and essential oil- are also extracted from the whole drupes, and have applications as both spice and flavoring agents in the food industry, and also major industrial applications in the perfumery and the pharmaceutical industry. Black Pepper is graded according to the density of the berries; 01. Black Pepper Special Grade - (Bulk density - 600 G/L Minimum) 02. Black Pepper Grade 01 - (Bulk density - 550 G/L Minimum) 03. Black Pepper Grade 02 - (Bulk density - 500 G/L Minimum) 04. Black Pepper Grade 03 (FAQ) - (Bulk density - 450G/L Minimum) Health Benefits from Black Pepper; 01. High in antioxidants 02. Has anti-inflammatory properties 03. May benefit your brain 04. May improve blood sugar control 05. May lower cholesterol levels 06. May have cancer-fighting properties 07. Boosts absorption of nutrients. 08. May promote gut health. 09. May offer pain relief. 10. May reduce appetite. 11. A versatile spice