Caterfood Select Whole Black Peppercorns are harvested from the Piper nigrum vine when still green, then fermented and sun-dried to develop their characteristic wrinkled skin and bold, complex heat. Whole peppercorns retain their essential oils longer than ground pepper, providing a fresh, pungent flavour when freshly cracked or used in brines and stocks. Supplied in a convenient 6 x 500g pack. Ideal for peppercorn sauces, pickling brines, stocks and court bouillons, steak au poivre, and table-side pepper mills.