A bite of Belt and Road
chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-05-10 13:31
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Black pepper. [File photo] |
13. Black pepper
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.
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