Black pepper. [File photo]

13. Black pepper 黑胡椒

Black pepper is native to ancient Persia, the Arab world, and South India. Throughout the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), black pepper was introduced into China by merchants on the Silk Road, and became a popular spice for meat dishes among Tang people.
黑胡椒原產于古波斯、阿拉伯國家和印度南部。到了唐代（公元618-907年），黑胡椒經由絲綢之路的商人引進中國，成為很受唐朝人歡迎的肉食調味料。