Pepper is a spice made from a berry from the vine piper nigrum l. which
produces black and white pepper. black pepper is picked slightly
underripe and dried, during which time the characteristic black,
wrinkled appearance is attained. white pepper is picked fully ripe and
dried, after which the outer hull is removed by attrition to expose
the white core. it is used in meat, vegetables, soups, and salads.