- Black pepper is a type of spice.
- It usually grows in tropical areas.
- It is native to India.
- It comes from a vine-like plant that bears peppercorn.
- The peppercorn can be used whole or crushed.
- It gives a hot and spicy taste to food.
- The heat comes from a chemical called piperine.
- It has been traded for a long time.
- It is commonly used in European cuisine.
- It is also used in medicine.
