Black Pepper Overview
Black pepper is available and used in every other household in Pakistan, and a pinch or small amount of black pepper is used in almost every food. Black pepper is one of the most popular spices all over the world.
Black pepper is obtained from the berries of a plant called pepper plant. It is found in the market in two forms, crushed powdered black pepper, and small black peppercorns. You can also buy whole peppercorns of black pepper and crushed them at your home very easily. This way of crushing black pepper is more recommended than buying crushed pepper because crushed black pepper from the market may contain other spices and may not be pure.
It is important that you keep the crushed black pepper in a tight glass container and a cool, dry place. Because crushed pepper when exposed to some wet environment may get damaged, this is why crushed pepper lasts for just 3 to 5 months. While the whole peppercorns stay fresh for a very very long time and you don't have to worry much about its storage. This is why it is recommended to buy whole peppercorns and then crush some of them use it for 2 to 3 months and then crush again and repeat the process.
Black pepper contains piperine that is good for health in many ways. Black pepper also contains vitamin A, vitamin C, carotenes, flavonoids, and many other antioxidants.
Origin of Pepper
- The native spice of Kerala, India, is black pepper and is also cultivated in an extensive amount in the regions that are tropical.
- Another one of the largest producers of black pepper is the country of Vietnam. It also exports black pepper. In the year 2013, 34% of the world's crop is produced.
- Peppercorns that are cooked dried and the ground has been used extensively for the past few years as a medicine that is traditional and for adding flavours too.
- In fact, the world's spice, which is traded the most and is commonly used in various cuisines around the world, is black pepper.
- The black peppers are spicy because they consist of a compound that is piperine and is a chemical as well.
Health benefits from black pepper
Prevents cancer
Black pepper contains piperine that prevents cancer, and this power of black pepper is doubled when it is used with turmeric. Black pepper also contains vitamin A, vitamin C, carotenes, flavonoids, and many other antioxidants. All these work together to remove free radicals from a human body that may prevent cancerous diseases. For this to work, rather than cooking pepper along with food, use freshly ground pepper on the already cooked food.
Stimulates digestion
The piperine in the black pepper not only eases the digestion but also helps your stomach in stimulating. So that more HCL is secreted in your stomach, HCL, in turn, makes sure that the protein in food is well digested.
Eases and soothes cold and cough
Black pepper helps relieve from cold and cough. This is because naturally, black pepper is an anti-bacterial. From better and increased results use the black pepper with a spoon of honey, this is a very known trick in Pakistan and is used by many. The black pepper wonderfully relieves people having cough congestion because of flu or maybe any other viral infection. Another way to use black pepper to get relief from cold and cough is to take steam of hot water with pepper in it.
Helps in losing weight
Black pepper works brilliantly in removing extra nutrients from your food. Also, the black pepper increases your metabolism. Especially fresh pepper, it is best to get rid of excess toxins and water from your body. Taking a very small amount of black pepper (a pinch mostly) is enough for this purpose.
Helps in improving skin
Black pepper when crushed is the best natural exfoliator ever. But this crushed pepper is not used directly. Use crushed pepper by adding a small amount of honey, yoghurt, or fresh cream into it. This mixture also helps in providing oxygen to your skin and also enabling blood circulation. To improve skin, you can also use black pepper by adding it into your food; this treats the unwanted wrinkles.
Relieves from depression
The piperine in the black pepper also addresses the depression. It helps in relieving the depression by making the brain for functioning properly and stimulating the brain so that your brain is more active.
Best products for Black Pepper
Some of the best products of Black Peppers are as follows;
- Watkins Gourmet Spice Tin, 4 oz. Tin
- Watkins Gourmet Spice Tin, 6 oz. Tin
- Castle Foods | BLACK PEPPER FINE GRIND, 18 oz
- Spicy Black Peppercorns Tellicherry 16 Oz -
- ORYX DESERT SALT (3.5 oz)
- Gel Spice Peppercorn 5.5 LB
- Blue Lily Organics Tellicherry (8 oz)
- Organic Turmeric Curcumin 60 Capsules
- Whole Black Pepper Grinder -185g/6.04oz
- Ground Black Pepper Powder 16 Ounce (1 Pound)
Watkins Gourmet Spice Tin, 4 oz. Tin
It is a product that is of premium and top quality, and it consists of the content of oils that are highly essential. They are completely naturally manufactured and made.
Whereas, they are free from Gluten as well.
Castle Foods | BLACK PEPPER FINE GRIND, 18 oz
This black pepper is commonly used in various things such as sauces, burgers, and shakers of peppers. They also blend well into the various dishes too.
This pepper is derived from one of the world's best farms of spices and herbs too.
Gel Spice Peppercorn 5.5 LB
In ancient times, this black pepper was used as a currency in various countries. They considered this black pepper to be as valuable as gold.
It is commonly used in household cooking and in dishes of gourmet as well. They are completely naturally made and can be bought in large sizes too.
Pros of Black pepper
- They have a lot of health benefits
- They make one's cooking seem delicious
- They add flavours
Cons of Black pepper
- If consumed in a large amount, it can cause inflammation in the throat or stomach of an individual
Conclusion
Black pepper is used by people all over the world and has many benefits related to health.