The immature fruit is harvested and dried in the sun and becomes black and hard. Grown primarily in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Brazil. Pepper is the most commercial spice worldwide.

Works well in combination with basil, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, parsley, rosemary, thyme and turmeric.

Did You Know? The fastest way to cool the burn from eating chili peppers is to eat or drink dairy products. Get out the whole milk, the more fat the better.

10 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Black Pepper

~ High in antioxidants. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage your cells.
~ Has anti-inflammatory properties.
~ May benefit your brain.
~ May improve blood sugar control.
~ May lower cholesterol levels.
~ May have cancer-fighting properties.
~ Boosts absorption of nutrients.
~ May promote gut health
~ May offer pain relief.
~ May reduce appetite.