Carmencita black pepper in a mill 50 g (8413700091261)

Carmencita has become a leading company in the spice sector during its hundred years of life. Carmencita never stopped growing, creating its own blends. The CarmencitaR + D + i department pays special attention to health as an integral part of food and gastronomy. This means that Carmencita's products are constantly evolving, even anticipating the demands and needs of society. As proof, we received the Face Award 2019 from the Federation of Celiac Associations of Spain. From the moment we select the highest quality raw materials until you enjoy our products at home, our products undergo strict quality control. Our quality department specializes in physicochemical, microbiological and organoleptic analysis, which guarantees the quality of the final product in your hands. Carmencitawill soon open a new plant, which will make us one of the largest and most modern spice factories in Europe. A place where we can continue to work with the same passion, but with more energy for customers like you who trust our brand every day.

Black pepper is obtained from the unripe fruits of the plant. In order to clean them and prepare them for drying, the fruits are quickly scalded in hot water. Heat treatment destroys the cell wall of the pepper, accelerating the work of the enzymes responsible for “browning.” The fruits are dried in the sun or using machines for several days. During this time, the fruit shell shrinks and darkens around the seed, forming a thin, wrinkled black layer. The fruits dried in this way are called black peppercorns.