Scientific Name: Piper Nigrum Forms: - Whole - Crushed - Powder Black Pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae that is native to Southeast Asia, cultivated for its fruit, which is generally dried and utilized as a spice for seasoning. Whole black pepper which is cultivated in tropical areas such as Sri Lanka has also been used as a customary medicine and is believed to be a treatment for hernia, gangrene and diarrhoea to name a few. As one of the highly traded spice worldwide, Ceylon black pepper comprises a unique pungent flavour and aroma that enhances savoury dishes.
