Maricha, commonly known as Kali Mirch or black pepper, is a widely used spice scientifically known as Piper nigrum. It is valued for its distinctive pungent flavor, rich aroma, and naturally occurring bioactive compounds, particularly piperine. Carefully harvested, dried, and processed into fine powder, black pepper is widely used in culinary preparations, spice blends, food products, herbal formulations, and nutraceuticals, making it a versatile ingredient for food and botanical applications..
Source of characteristic botanical bioactives; functional properties depend on the standardized active profile and grade.
