Peppercorns (Piper Nigrum) are one of the most commonly used spices; in fact, Peppercorn accounts for 1/4 of all of the global spice trade. The first documentation of Peppercorn use is found in South Asia, from the 4th century BC. Peppercorns are the berry of the plant Piper Nigrum. India is the largest producer of the worlds Pepper in addition to Brazil, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The four blend contains Black, White, Green, and Pink Peppercorns.ÊSuggested Use: Four peppercorn blend is versatile and easy to use, add them whole, crushed or ground for extra snap in your favorite recipes calling for pepper. Use four peppercorn blend to create sauces, marinades, vinaigrettes and creamy salad dressings. Ingredients: Black, White, Green and Pink Peppercorns. Basic Prep: Pepper is best when ground fresh just before use. Another option is to tie peppercorns in a cheese cloth bag and drop into a simmering soup or stew. Remove spice bag before serving. Pepper loses its flavor during long-cooking periods, so add at the end.