Black Pepper Piper nigrum is the world's most popular spice, and from the fruit or berry called peppercorns that grow in clusters on a vine pepper (not capsicum varieties) native to Asia. The three types of pepper are black, white, and green. Black has the strongest flavor, is hot with a hint of sweetness. It is used in most cuisines and goes well with just about any dish - grain, bean, vegetable, pasta, fish, seafood, poultry, meat, soup, stew, salad, sautés, stir-fries, salad dressing, marinades, sauces, gravy, and in pickling. Organically grown. Protective amber glass jar. kosher and pareve