Black pepper is used as the main ingredient in masala, a famous spice blend in India and Pakistan. Black peppercorns are the unripe, dried berries of the pepper plant native to East India. Black pepper is also used to season meat and rice dishes, as well as soups and stews, and has a strong, bitter flavor. Peppercorns can be ground before seasoning, but in many Indian dishes they are added whole and simply removed or eaten later.
 
Energy/calorific value: 1050kJ/251kcal
Fat: 3.3g
of which saturated fatty acids: 1.4g
Carbohydrates: 64g
of which sugar: 0.6g
Fiber: 25g
Protein: 10g
Salt: 0g