In the medieval era, its fame as a spice attracted traders from all part of the world. The "40 mesh" designation means that the particles can pass through a sieve with 40 openings per inch. This results in a moderately coarse grind, allowing for a good balance of flavor release without being overly fine.A pinch of Black Pepper, with its strong and pungent flavor and pronounced heat, is added to almost every type of recipe imaginable! It is a generic seasoning used along with salt and is best when freshly ground. On the Scoville scale, which measures the heat of peppers, black pepper scores quite low—typically around 0 to 100 SHU (Scoville Heat Units)