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Fun Fact #1
Black peppercorns are green peppercorns that have been allowed to ferment and dry in the sun
Fun Fact #2
High-quality peppercorns are characterized by a strong cedar aroma
Fun Fact #3
Piperine is the alkaloid component of black pepper that gives it its spiciness
Fun Fact #4
In addition to spiciness, black pepper is known for its sharp, piney flavor
Fun Fact #5
Because pepper can be stored for many years without losing its flavor and aroma, it has long been known as the master spice
Fun Fact #6
Pepper was so precious in ancient times that it was used as money to pay taxes, tributes, dowries, and rent
Fun Fact #7
It was weighed like gold and used as a common medium of exchange. In A.D. 410, when Rome was captured, 3,000 pounds of pepper were demanded as ransomGlobally Sourced from the Vine
- Black, white, and green peppercorns are all the same berry
- These peppercorns come from an evergreen vine Piper Nigrum L
- Piper Nigrum L is globally grown, including in Brazil, Indonesia, and India
- Green peppercorns are harvested before fully ripe
- Black peppercorns are immature berries fermented and dried in the sun
- White peppercorns are fully ripened, soaked to remove husk, and dried
Sourcing
McCormick regularly visits and sources from all the major pepper-producing countries
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Beverages
Black Pepper Date Cocktail
A simple syrup with the contrasting flavors of bold black pepper and naturally sweet Medjool dates is used to flavor this refreshing dark rum cocktail.
This recipe was developed for the Flavor Forecast: Looking Back to Look Forward.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces Medjool Dates , whole, pitted
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar , packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Culinary ® Black Pepper, Coarse Grind
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Culinary ® Rosemary Leaves , crushed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Black Pepper Date Simple Syrup
- 4 ounces Dark rum
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