Black Peppercorns

Did you know that black pepper is actually a fruit? It comes from the flowering vine of the woody tropical plant Piper nigrum. The chemical ‘piperine’ give pepper its spiciness. (You’ll thank us when that one pops up at the next pub quiz). Using whole peppercorns and grinding straight on to your food helps to retain the freshness. And, unlike other pepper which may be irradiated (exposed to radiation) to extend its shelf life,