Black Pepper (Whole And Powder)

Biological Source : Piper nigrum

Family : Piperaceae

Black pepper is the most pungent and flavoured of all types of peppers and it is available in the form of whole, cracked peppercorns or grinded powder. Black pepper is the world's most traded spice since ages. It is one of the most common spices added to cuisines around the world. The spiciness of black pepper is due to the chemical piperine. Black pepper is produced from the still-green, unripe drupes of the pepper plant.

Culinary uses

Black pepper is the world's most traded spice. It is one of the most common spices added to cuisines around the world

1. Useful in salad dressings with salt, olive oil and cider vinegar.
2. As a flavoring agent in soups, stocks, sauces, marinades and stews.
3. Use to flavour homemade hamburgers, rissoles and sausages.
4. Use to rub on to meats, poultry and fish before roasting or cooking.
5. Use to make pepper sauce.
6. As a flavoring agent to biscuit mixtures for spicy sweet biscuits.

Health Benefits

1. Black pepper induces sweating, which consequently cools down the body and relieves feverish symptoms.
2. Black pepper helps to prevent gas and flatulence
3. Black pepper is a powerful anti-oxidant.
4. Black pepper helps to break down and digest fats and meat proteins.