Q. What are the varieties of black pepper?

Answer

There are more than 600 varieties of black pepper spice in the world, but only a few are commonly used in cooking. Each black pepper has distinct tastes such as acidity, sweetness, and citrus flavour. The Lampong variety from Indonesia has a very citrusy aroma and woodsy taste while the Sarawak variety from Malaysia contains an earthy, mild flavour perfect for barbecue rubs.