Whole black peppercorns from Uva, packed by Malwatte in a 40g glass shaker bottle. The label reads Uva Black Peppercorns, All Natural.
Black pepper is the dried, unripe berry of the Piper nigrum vine, and whole corns keep their sharp, resinous aroma until they are cracked or ground. Malwatte Valley Plantations grows its pepper in Sri Lanka and has done so since 2011; the maker says the International Pepper Community named it Sri Lanka's largest pepper grower in 2016.
In the pack
- 40g whole Uva black peppercorns
- Glass shaker jar with a black screw cap and an "All Natural" label
- Manufactured and packed by Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC, Colombo
In the kitchen
Tip the corns into a pepper mill and grind them over roasted vegetables, eggs and grilled meat, crush them for a steak crust, or add them whole to broths, curries and marinades. Grinding just before use gives the strongest flavour.
Storage
Keep the cap tightly closed and store the jar in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Labels in this range say to use the contents within 60 days of opening.
Malwatte is the food brand of Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC of Colombo, a Sri Lankan grower, manufacturer and exporter of tea and spices.
