Black Paper Seeds-1kg

A black paper seed is a dried, unripe drupe (fruit) of the Piper nigrum plant, commonly known as a peppercorn. It's a small, dark brown to black, and wrinkled seed that produces the popular, pungent spice black pepper. These seeds are harvested when the berries are green and immature, then blanched and sun-dried to develop their distinctive flavor and color.  

Appearance and Characteristics

• Outer Layer: The outer shell, or pericarp, is dark brown to black and wrinkly. 

• Inner Seed: The inside of the peppercorn contains a lighter-colored seed. 

• Botanical Name: The plant that produces these seeds is called Piper nigrum. 

• Growth Habit: Piper nigrum is a tropical, fast-growing vine that requires support to climb. 

How It's Formed

1. Flowering: The plant has small, white flowers arranged in spikes. 

1. Fruit Development: These flowers develop into green berries, which are technically drupes, containing a single seed. 

1. Harvesting: For black pepper, the berries are harvested while green and immature. 

1. Drying and Processing: The green berries are then blanched and sun-dried, causing the outer layer to darken and wrinkle, creating the black peppercorn. 

Usage

Spice:

Dried black pepper (from the peppercorn) is the most widely consumed spice in the world, used to add pungency and flavor to food. 

Nutritional Value:

Black pepper is a good source of minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, and magnesium.