Black Pepper

  • Black pepper has become a kitchen staple in households worldwide.
  • Its subtle heat and bold flavor make it versatile and can enhance almost any savory dish.
  • A dash of ground black pepper can be a tasty seasoning for cooked vegetables, pasta dishes, meat, fish, poultry, and many more.
  • Black pepper and its active compound piperine may have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Laboratory studies suggest that black pepper may improve cholesterol levels, blood sugar control, and brain and gut health.
  • Regardless, this versatile flavor enhancer is worth adding to your daily cooking routine, as its bold flavor is a great addition to almost any dish.
Category:

Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) (Family: Piperaceae) is a perennial vine grown for its berries extensively used as a spice and in medicine. India is one of the primary producer, consumer and exporter of black pepper in the world. Black pepper is cultivated to a large extent in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and for a limited time in Maharashtra, Northeastern states and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Kerala and Karnataka account for a significant portion of the production of black pepper in the country. Fresh rhizomes are soaked in water overnight and then the outer skin is carefully removed using a knife or scraper. They have been washed again and then dried on mats or grills for about a week.

Related products