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.

   Freshly ground spices will draw out more flavor from food than pre-ground spices. Pre-ground spices lose their flavor and intensity over a relatively short period of time. Your flavor experience starts to diminish the moment they are ground. Freshly ground pepper is the only way to achieve the wonderful taste, distinctive aroma, and full depth of flavor that pepper can deliver.