Extra Hot Crushed Black Pepper (کالی مرچ) – Medium 215g Pack | Freshly Cracked Piperine‑Rich Spice for Metabolism, Nutrient Absorption & Bold Flavour

Welcome to Spices.pk, your most trusted source for 100% organic, chemical‑free spices and superfoods. Our premium Crushed Black Pepper – Kali Mirch (کالی مرچ) is made from hand‑picked, sun‑dried Tellicherry peppercorns, coarsely crushed to preserve their potent aroma and intense, extra‑hot flavour. Unlike pre‑ground powder, freshly crushed pepper delivers a sharper, more pungent taste – perfect for enhancing everything from early morning omelettes to rich evening karahis, biryanis, and chaats. The active alkaloid piperine (5‑9%) boosts metabolism, enhances nutrient absorption (increasing curcumin bioavailability by up to 2,000%), and supports heart health. Nutritionally, 100g provides 255 kcal, 26.5g dietary fibre (106% DV), 10mg iron (56% DV), and 1,259mg potassium (36% DV). This medium 215g pack is ideal for households that take their food seriously – offering the perfect balance between home use and bulk convenience. Whether you sprinkle it on kebabs, stir it into curries, or brew it into pepper tea for colds, our freshly crushed Kali Mirch delivers unmatched freshness, aroma, and wellness.

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What is Crushed Black Pepper (کالی مرچ)?

Crushed Black Pepper (کالی مرچ / Kali Mirch) is made from the dried, unripe berries of the Piper nigrum vine – the same King of Spices that has been traded for millennia. Unlike whole peppercorns, which have a tough, indigestible outer shell, crushing breaks the outer layer, exposing the active alkaloid piperine directly to digestive enzymes. Freshly crushed pepper delivers more flavour and more function than pepper that has been sitting in a jar for months. In Pakistan, black pepper is known as Kali Mirch (کالی مرچ), Siah Mirch (سیاہ مرچ), or Gol Mirch.

Nutritional profile per 100g of crushed black pepper: approximately 255 kcal, 64.8g carbohydrates, 26.5g dietary fibre (106% DV), 10.9g protein, 3.3g fat, and exceptional mineral content: manganese (12.7mg – 554% DV), iron (10mg – 56% DV), potassium (1,259mg – 36% DV), calcium (443mg – 44% DV), magnesium (171mg – 43% DV), phosphorus (158mg – 23% DV). It also contains vitamins A, C, E, K, and B‑complex. The key bioactive compound is piperine (5‑9%), which is responsible for its heat and most of its health benefits.

This medium 215g pack is designed for households that love the bold, extra‑hot flavour of freshly crushed pepper in everything from chicken karahi to chaat. Whether you live in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, or any other city in Pakistan, our premium crushed black pepper delivers unmatched freshness, aroma, and nutritional power.

A Spice With Legendary History – The “Black Gold” That Shaped World Trade

Black pepper has a fascinating history that spans over 4,000 years, earning it the nickname “black gold”. Native to the Western Ghats of Kerala, India, it was once so valuable that it was used as currency for trading, paying rent, and even as ransom. In 410 AD, when the Visigoths besieged Rome, their demand for freeing the city included 3,000 pounds of black pepper. In the Middle Ages, the term “as dear as pepper” was used for anything very expensive. The spice routes became the earliest trade routes, with people braving treacherous sea voyages in search of this precious commodity.

In Ayurveda and Unani medicine, black pepper has been used for centuries – it is one of the three key ingredients in “Trikatu”, a classic Ayurvedic blend known for supporting digestion and nutrient absorption. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is used to treat chills and abdominal pain. The Sanskrit name for black pepper is “Maricha”.

Today, Vietnam is the world's largest producer, accounting for over 57.5% of global black pepper exports (247,000 tonnes in 2025), followed by Brazil (83,000 tonnes), Indonesia (35,000 tonnes), and India (premium Tellicherry and Malabar varieties). Spices.pk is proud to bring this legendary, globally cherished spice to your table in its purest, most authentic organic form – now in a convenient 215g medium pack.