Black pepper from Knuckles Mountain Range

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Pepper is the world’s most versatile and popular spice. Its come from the evergreen climbing vine called Piper nigrum. Pepper in Knuckles Range is mainly cultivated in low land dry zone in Meemure village and Mid country areas. Knuckles Range Pepper is largely produced as black pepper which is the dried whole fruit. White pepper is also produced by removing outer pericarp. Knuckels Range Pepper specially Meemure pepper has the highest Piperine content, which gives it a superior quality and pungency which well Known for its distinct pungent flavor and aroma used mainly in savory dishes, but also accentuates fresh produce.