Black Pepper Powder Hu Jiao Hei Hu Jiao Piper nigrum Ground Culinary Spice 500g Bag

Black Pepper Powder, known in TCM as Hei Hu Jiao (黑胡椒), from the dried fruit of Piper nigrum. This ground culinary spice is sun-dried and milled from whole peppercorns, offering a pungent, warming character traditionally associated with dispersing cold and supporting digestion in TCM theory. Suitable for everyday seasoning of soups, meats, and savory dishes. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Ground black pepper from dried Piper nigrum fruit
• Known in TCM as Hei Hu Jiao (黑胡椒)
• Sun-dried and milled for convenient culinary use
• Pungent warming flavor for seasoning soups and meats
• Sealed 500g bag for kitchen and pantry storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to grayish-black in color with a fine, dry powder texture. The aroma is sharp and pungent, and the taste is characteristically hot and peppery with a lingering warmth when added to cooked dishes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Season soups, stews, and broths
• Sprinkle over meats, eggs, and vegetables
• Add to marinades and sauces
• Use in congee and savory porridge dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, black pepper is considered pungent and hot, traditionally associated with warming the middle, dispersing cold, and supporting stomach function. It has long been used in Chinese kitchens and folk practice as a seasoning for soups, congee, and meat dishes, and is a common ingredient in traditional culinary blends such as Hu Jiao for winter warming foods.

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