Steeped in tradition — a product so integral to the evolution of world trade and culture that it was used as currency in place of gold for 2000 years — the peppercorn is aptly crowned “The King of Spices.” Today, the historical spice that drove man to explore the globe continues to outsell all other spices. Unfortunately, the market is full of mediocre quality goods.

     Several factors can determine a peppercorn's flavor and taste. The type of plant, farming conditions, harvesting techniques or even the shipping methods can dramatically alter its characteristics. Flavorbank locates the very best growers worldwide and imposes strict quality control testing to ensure fresh, potent, and full-flavored products.

     Flavorbank's wide variety of peppercorns and pepper blends appeal to a variety of tastes and preferences. We know that freshly ground pepper is the only way to achieve the wonderful taste, distinctive aroma, and full depth of flavor that pepper can deliver. This appreciation explains why Flavorbank's fine quality peppercorns have been used and enjoyed by award-winning chefs and everyday cooks alike for over 30 years.

     Professional chefs identify salt as the single most important ingredient in their kitchen. Not only is salt life-sustaining, but how zestless would our lives be without the flavor enhancing effects of salt? Flavorbank's line of sea salts range from the Brittany coast of France to the red clay of Hawaii — each with their own distinctive flavors and characteristics. Our salts contain no additives, just great tasting, all natural, gourmet salt that greatly enhances the flavor of foods.