It is from the Piperaceae family. Its scientific name is Piper nigrum. Its dry and black grains have a spicy and bitter taste. It is grown in Antalya and other Mediterranean cities in Turkey. It can be used whole or in powder form in almost all kinds of dishes. It has taken its place among the basic ingredients of Turkish cuisine. Thanks to its antioxidant feature, it prevents the cells in your body from being deformed and cell damage. This feature prevents the formation of cancerous cells in the body and provides a protective effect against cancer.