Our Organic Pepper White Ground is direct sourced from certified organic farms who specialize in the premium cultivation of the "pepper plant", scientifically known as Piper Nigrum. These plants produce tiny fruit balls, which grow on a climbing vine, similar to grapes, that are the source of one of the world's most beloved spices. While these peppercorns are strikingly similar to the popular table-top black pepper in flavor and aroma, there are some slight variations. These differences come from the fact that they, just after harvesting and prior to drying, have had their outer skin removed. The removal of this outer skin creates a final product that tends to boast more spicy notes than traditional pepper but lacks the sophisticated range of flavors offered by other peppercorns--which allows it to meld better with more dominating natural flavors.