Description

This coarse 24 mesh black pepper is used where the pepper flavor will stand out such as in dry rubs, marinades and salad dressings.

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) grows on a perennial woody flowering vine and is a member of the Piperaceae family. It is processed from the still-green, unripe drupe of this pepper plant.  It is cooked briefly to clean and prepare it for drying. The heat during this cooking process ruptures the cell walls which speeds the work of browning enzymes during the drying process. These cooked drupes are then either dried in the sun or by machine until the skin surrounding the seed shrinks and darkens into a thin, wrinkled black layer.

Black pepper gets its spiciness from the chemical compound piperine. Nutritionally, it contains moderate amounts of vitamin K, iron, and manganese. It also contains trace amounts of other essential nutrients, protein, and dietary fiber.  Black pepper is the world's most traded spice and is the most common spice added to different cuisines around the world.

Specifications

Moisture:  ≤ 14.0%
Piperine Level:  ≥ 2.0%
Size:
     On USS #18      ≤ 5.0%
     On USS #35     ≤ 5.0%

ATTRIBUTES

• Kosher
• Vegan
• Naturally Non-GMO
• Stored in an SQF Certified Facility
• GloryBee is FSMA Compliant

SHELF LIFE AND SUGGESTED STORAGE