Black pepper owes its characteristic color to the fact that it is harvested before it is ripe, and left to ferment, and then dried in the sun. During this process the skin of the grain hardens, which gives it that dark roasted color

Black peppercorns are the most consumed gastronomic spice in kitchens around the world. It can be considered the queen of spices, since its spicy flavour and exotic aroma combine well with almost all preparations