Black pepper is the fruit of the black pepper plant from the Piperaceae family and is used as both a spice and a medicine.
Black pepper is produced from the still-green, unripe drupes of the pepper plant and have a strong pungent flavor that comes to them from volatile-oils, such as piperine.
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The chemical piperine, which is present in black pepper, causes the spiciness. It is native to Kerala, the southern state of India. Since ancient times, black pepper is one of the most widely traded spices in the world. It is not considered a seasonal plant and is therefore available throughout the year. When dried, this plant-derived spice is referred to as a peppercorn, and is then ground into a powder to be put on food to add flavor and spice.
Because of its antibacterial properties, pepper is also used to preserve food. It is a rich source of manganese, iron, potassium, vitamin-C, vitamin K, and dietary fiber. Black pepper is also a very good anti-inflammatory agent.
Other health benefits of black pepper include relief from respiratory disorders, coughs, the common c old, constipation, indigestion, anemia, impotency, muscular strains, dental disease, pyorrhea, diarrhea, and heart disease.
Content: 40 grams