The peppercorns are all Piper nigrum which is actually a flowering vine from which the dried fruits are cultivated. The final flavor and appearance of the peppercorns is largely dependent on the peppercorn’s growing environment and treatment. The colors, of course, refer to the appearance of the peppercorn – each having its own unmistakable identity – White, Red, and Black. Malabar refers to a region of southwest India. The First word refers to the product’s origin. What’s in a name? The strange sounding names of these peppercorns actually make a lot of sense. These three peppercorns are essentials in the discerning chef’s pantry and it would be a real shame to cook without them! We’re not referring to the colors of our great American flag, but the peppercorns that should be in your kitchen! We’re talking about Kampot Red, Malabar White, and Sarawak Black peppercorns! Each has their own distinctive characteristics and purposes in your kitchen. We know, something about that doesn’t sound quite right. Black Pepper is produced from the green unripe fruit of the plant. The peppercorns are grown and processed on the mountainous island of Borneo. The intense spicy kick and bold flavors will certainly keep you coming back for more and you’ll start to notice some major differences in the complexity of your cooking.The red, white, and black. Sarawak is a state in Malaysia, the largest in fact. Lafayette Spices Black Peppercorn (Whole) will be paramount in finishing your future dishes. Having whole peppercorns on hand that go into a pepper mill (or spice grinder) is the best way to experience the fresh pungent flavor. The whole peppercorn is best used in grinders or for seasoning soups, stocks, sauces, and pickling liquids when planning on straining the liquid before consuming. This is certainly not your average table pepper – that will become more apparent as your start seasoning!
Flavors vary from woodsy to sharp and piney, to dried tropical fruits. The flavors are not single note at all, but instead a deeply layered symphony of nuances. The intense heat and humidity provide the perfect atmosphere for intense flavor and unparalleled quality. Black Pepper is the most famous agriculture product in Sarawak, with Adjustable Grinder seem stylish and portable, very easy to operate and clean. Our Black Peppercorns are sourced from Vietnam and Brazil – two very hot climates that produce outstanding peppercorn products. We’re here to change that! Black Pepper is a totally under rated spice that with enough care can completely transform a dish – it doesn’t have to be a forgotten ingredient! When sourced with care and passion (as is the case with everything we do at Lafayette Spices!) the Black Peppercorn is an intriguing and complex spice. It’s often left forgotten in stale shakers and the back corner of dusty cabinets. Today, black pepper has a bit of a bad rep. As it became more readily available, the prices dropped, and ordinary people like you and I were able to enjoy it! Not just for the kings and queens anymore! At one point, it accounted for nearly 70% of the international spice trade. As more trade routes were established, pepper’s popularity quickly spread throughout world cuisines. A trade route that stretched over 4,000 miles and allowed Italian traders to sell pepper as a luxury item in medieval Europe.
It’s been in the hearts and kitchen cabinets of Americans for centuries! Black Pepper is indigenous to India, where as early as 1000 BC, traders from Southern Arabia controlled the spice trade and pepper routes. If there’s one spice that has infiltrated American kitchens more than any other, it has to be Black Pepper. (Grinder sold separately for the 1000 ml Jar) This peppercorn is ideal for seasoning meats and vegetables. You can grind this pepper on just about everything. White peppercorns start out the same as black peppercorns, but then are allowed to ripen more fully on the vine, to produce a very large berry with a looser outer shell. Sourced from Vietnam and Brazil, the Black Peppercorn is harvested from a flowering vine and then dried in the open air. Sarawak White Peppercorns are some of the highest grade white pepper in the world When these peppercorns are harvested, the outer shell is removed leaving the white center which has a bold/smooth/spiciness that is perfect for everyday use. White Peppercorns are regarded by many parts of the world as the finest flavored, most preferred pepper.