Black Pepper considered as the King of all Spices- one of the most popular spices of the world with a very strong flavor,aroma and heat that simulates your taste buds and appetite in all possible ways. I grew up having sunny side up with a heavy kick of black pepper every day for breakfast. This is still one of my favorite breakfasts with the smell of those eggs frying up a scented memory . They are mostly used as a culinary spice and are normally added at the end of cooking process.
A little light on the history :
A native to India and Vietnam ,Black pepper comes from the berries of the pepper plant. Black pepper, green pepper and white peppercorns are actually the same fruit ; the difference in their color is a reflection of varying stages of development and processing methods.The ancient Greeks used pepper not only as a seasoning element but was used also as a currency and a sacred offering.
Black peppercorns are made by picking the pepper berries when they are half ripe and just about to turn red. They are then left to dry which causes them to shrivel and become dark in color.
Storage :
Black peppers will retain its aroma and flavor when stored in air tight containers in a dark ,cool and dry place.
Freezing is much recommended for ground peppercorns as they will retain its freshness if you want to store for long . It ca be stored up to 6 months in an airtight container in the freezer.
Health tips :
Black Peppers are rich in iron,fiber,manganese and potassium , and vitamins K and C.
Black pepper helps in improving digestion and acts as an appetite booster.
Black pepper acts as an anti-bacterial agent and there by helps in healing wounds and cuts.
Black Peppers are used in treating Constipation and also relieves discomfort caused due to flatulence and colicky pain. Adding pepper to your meals instead of chili powder will help relieve flatulence.
Adding half tea spoon of black pepper powder to a cup of black coffee & drink hot, it will keep you warm, cure soar throat & cold.
Black pepper has major compounds that regulate blood pressure levels in our bodies. It is also rich in vitamin C which helps prevent hypertension by increasing the excretion of lead from our bodies.
Black pepper, when combined with turmeric is said to significantly lower the odds of cancer by fighting of the growth of cancerous cells. Piperine, the primary anti-inflammatory phytochemical found in black pepper suppresses cytokines (substances produced by cancerous cells)thereby, reducing the harmful activities of cancerous cells and their growth into tumors.
Beauty Benefits of Black Pepper:
Black Pepper helps in clearing up dandruff. Mix one teaspoon of pepper powder in one cup of curd and massage into scalp and leave it for about half an hour and rinse your hair with plain water without any shampoo.Make sure you do not use too much pepper, it may cause your scalp to burn.
Grind 20 black peppercorns in rose water. Apply on the pimples at night. Wash in the morning with hot water. This removes pimples and clears the face.
A native to India and Vietnam ,Black pepper comes from the berries of the pepper plant. Black pepper, green pepper and white peppercorns are actually the same fruit ; the difference in their color is a reflection of varying stages of development and processing methods.The ancient Greeks used pepper not only as a seasoning element but was used also as a currency and a sacred offering.
Black peppercorns are made by picking the pepper berries when they are half ripe and just about to turn red. They are then left to dry which causes them to shrivel and become dark in color.
Storage :
Black peppers will retain its aroma and flavor when stored in air tight containers in a dark ,cool and dry place.
Freezing is much recommended for ground peppercorns as they will retain its freshness if you want to store for long . It ca be stored up to 6 months in an airtight container in the freezer.
Health tips :
Black Peppers are rich in iron,fiber,manganese and potassium , and vitamins K and C.
Black pepper helps in improving digestion and acts as an appetite booster.
Black pepper acts as an anti-bacterial agent and there by helps in healing wounds and cuts.
Black Peppers are used in treating Constipation and also relieves discomfort caused due to flatulence and colicky pain. Adding pepper to your meals instead of chili powder will help relieve flatulence.
Adding half tea spoon of black pepper powder to a cup of black coffee & drink hot, it will keep you warm, cure soar throat & cold.
Black pepper has major compounds that regulate blood pressure levels in our bodies. It is also rich in vitamin C which helps prevent hypertension by increasing the excretion of lead from our bodies.
Black pepper, when combined with turmeric is said to significantly lower the odds of cancer by fighting of the growth of cancerous cells. Piperine, the primary anti-inflammatory phytochemical found in black pepper suppresses cytokines (substances produced by cancerous cells)thereby, reducing the harmful activities of cancerous cells and their growth into tumors.
Black Pepper helps in clearing up dandruff. Mix one teaspoon of pepper powder in one cup of curd and massage into scalp and leave it for about half an hour and rinse your hair with plain water without any shampoo.Make sure you do not use too much pepper, it may cause your scalp to burn.
Grind 20 black peppercorns in rose water. Apply on the pimples at night. Wash in the morning with hot water. This removes pimples and clears the face.
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