Black Pepper, Organic - 1 teaspoon is 5 calories Black pepper is from the unripened berry of the pepper plant. The dried spice is called a peppercorn and considered to be the most popular. The peppercorn is found whole, cracked or ground with black being the most pungent and flavorful. The organic pepper usually has a superior quality and freshness since you have more assurance that it has not been irradiated. The popular unique spice flavor is best used directly on food but also used to season meats, stews, vension, eggs and all foods. Ground pepper keeps fresh for about 3 months in a cool, dark place.
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