Pepper

Black pepper, White pepper, Green pepper, Red pepper

Small, round, and wrinkled (whole pepper); finely ground (powder)

Black (black pepper); White (white pepper); Green (green pepper); Red (red pepper)

Whole peppercorns: 5-10 mm in diameter

Rough and wrinkled (whole peppercorns); smooth (powder)

Pungent, spicy, and aromatic

Spicy, hot, and slightly woody

Approximately 0.7-1.0 g/cm³ (for whole peppercorns)

Typically low, around 10-12%

2-3 years if stored in a cool, dry place