Pepper

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trocricb Pepper is the fermented, dried, unripe fruit of the peppercorn tree. They were commonly traded on the Silk Road for their high value to weight ratio. Pepper prices dropped dramatically in Europe after Vasco da Gama reached India at the end of the 15th century

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