black peppercorns [whole]

sun dried black peppercorns from Grenada the isle of spice.

black peppercorns from the vine of (piper nigrum) are picked green and dried by the sun.  enzymes in the berries skin turns black during the drying process. black peppercorn is the strongest in flavor compared to green or white.  The active ingredient in pepper is piperine, of which as little as 20 parts per million can be detected by our taste buds.

Store whole peppercorns in a sealed container in a cool, dry place for up to one year.