Ingredient: Black pepper

Black pepper is a hotly pungent spice and seasoning that finds its way into nearly every single dish. Black pepper is known for its sharp and lightly spicy flavor that pairs well with countless dishes(from salads, soups to pasta, sauces, grilling steaks, or chicken). Black pepper is also one of the earliest spices known to man and is made from a fruit known as the Peppercorn. This is a fruit of a flowering vine in the Piperaceae family and has a single large seed. Unripe peppercorns are picked, dried, and then processed and ground to make black pepper. Used in nearly every single style of cuisine thinkable, black pepper is the most traded spice worldwide. It is produced by different countries like India and Indonesia. Black pepper is more than just a spice since it comes with loads of health benefits. For instance, black pepper is known to stimulate digestion as well as being antibacterial in nature. Storing black pepper in the best way possible is highly crucial. For this purpose, it is best to buy the whole Peppercorn then crush it at home. This ensures that black pepper retains its flavor, while it also makes sure that it lasts longer. Also, it is recommended to use freshly ground black pepper as much as possible since they are most healthy.