Category: Spices

Black pepper is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth in amounts commonly found in foods. Black pepper is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth appropriately as medicine and when the oil is applied to the skin. Black pepper oil typically does not cause side effects. Is black pepper essential oil safe? Black Pepper Essential Oil […]

It’s commonly used to aid the digestive and nervous systems — stimulating circulation, promoting emotional balance, stimulating appetite and reducing cholesterol levels. You can use black pepper essential oil to aid digestion, help detoxify the body, and add flavor to your food. Can you put black pepper essential oil on your face? Black pepper oil […]

Appearance. The outer layer of a dried black peppercorn (known as the “pericarp”) is dark brown/black and wrinkled in appearance. The inside part contains a large seed which is lighter in color. What color is pepper? The most common colors of bell peppers are green, yellow, orange and red. Other colors include brown, white, lavender, […]

Sufficient amounts of black pepper can increase free-radical production. It is this oxidative effect that may trigger intestinal irritation. Higher doses of black pepper may be comparable to the harmful gut effects of a single dose of aspirin, which causes mild intestinal bleeding. Can black pepper cause stomach pain? Is black pepper bad for you? […]

The aroma of Black Pepper Essential Oil is reminiscent to freshly ground peppercorns, but it is a bit more complex with hints of green and perhaps a bit of floral. Black Pepper Essential Oil has one major advantage: it doesn’t irritate your eyes or make you sneeze like ground peppercorns can. What does black pepper […]

Treats ulcers Black pepper has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that cure stomach ulcers henece black pepper benefits the stomach (or peptic ulcers, as they are also called). It also fights problems arising due to stomach mucosal damage. Does black pepper cause stomach ulcers? One theory about the dangers of black pepper is that, when consumed […]

‘So far, I have used black pepper only once in my perfumes – together with a bundle of citrus and vetiver. This combo is unbeatable. The brightness and sparkling fuzziness of citrus, the damp woody, earthy brown vetiver and the sharpness of pepper fit like Coke, fries and burger. What does black pepper smell like? […]

Black pepper is a common food trigger for heartburn. Heartburn that occurs more than twice a week consistently is considered gastroesophageal reflux disease. Avoiding black pepper and other common food triggers, such as acidic foods and mint may help prevent indigestion and heartburn. Is black pepper good for acid reflux? Spicy Foods Some people may […]

Black pepper, Indian long pepper and ginger have all been proven effective at alleviating acid reflux and can be added to recipes or prepared meals. Can black pepper cause acidity? Black pepper can cause acid levels in your esophagus to increase, leading to common symptoms. If you develop vomiting, black stools, unexpected weight loss, yellowing […]

Black pepper is composed of carbohydrate of 37.4%, proteins of 25.5%, fibres of 23.6%, moisture of 4.7% and fat of 5.3%, as well as minerals, including 0.66% potassium (K), 0.20% calcium (Ca), 0.16% phosphorus and 0.16% magnesium (Mg) [12, 13]. What ingredients are in pepper? Pepper gets its spicy heat mostly from piperine derived from […]

The peppercorns should be a relatively uniform color, a signature of higher quality and more consistent flavor. Darker peppercorns are more flavorful. Higher-grade peppercorns are usually more fresh than their low-grade counterparts. Is there a difference in black pepper? Black peppercorns are picked when almost ripe and sun-dried, turning the outer layer black. To produce […]

Black pepper is native to Malabar, a tropical region on the Western Coast of Southern India (part of the Indian state of Kerala). The pepper vine is a perennial ivy-like climber which adheres itself to a support tree or man-made structure. Is black pepper natural? For thousands of years, black pepper has been a staple […]

According to the findings of this study, neither black pepper, nor red pepper is associated with exacerbation of acne lesions. Red pepper even may have mild ameliorating effect on acne lesions. Can eating black pepper cause acne? False! Truth be told, the food itself typically doesn’t cause acne, but the side effects of eating spicy […]

Curiously, black peppercorns come from – wait for it – green peppercornsgreen peppercornsPeppercorn sauce is a culinary cream sauce prepared with peppercorn, which is prepared as a reduction of the cream in the cooking process. Various types of peppercorn can be used in its preparation, such as black, green and pink, among others.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki […]

Rather it’s a chemical compound named piperine that gives black pepper its heat. Piperine is similar to capsaicin in that it’s an irritant to human beings. That’s what triggers the mild heat experience while eating black pepper. Why pepper is not spicy? Crops of chili peppers not hot may be a combination of improper soil […]

Native to southern India and now common across Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Brazil, and other tropical regions, the black pepper is a tropical plant that enjoys warm, wet conditions with mild winters (equivalent to USDA Hardiness Zone 12). Can black pepper be grown in the United States? Yes, growing black pepper is possible and here’s […]

Black peppercorns are the dried fruit of the almost-mature pepper berry (in fact all pepper is from the same plant, piper nigrum). They are usually sundried, but can be oven dried, in a process that leaves the outer layer, the pericarp, oxidized and black (get ready for the word “pericarp” to show up a few […]

Black peppercorn. Black peppercorn: The black peppercorn is one of the most widely used pepper variety. These are little black pellets that are produced from unripe berries of the pepper vine that are harvested, cooked and dried. The black peppercorn is native to southern India but is now cultivated in various parts of the world. […]

Karimunda is the most popular among them. Other important varieties are Kottanadan, Narayakodi, Aimpiriyan, Neelamundi, Kuthiravally, Balancotta, and Kalluvally in Kerala State and Billimalligesara, Karimalligesara, Doddigya, Mottakare and Uddagare in Karnataka State. Which variety of black pepper is best? Tellicherry is the best-known variety and has a very strong flavour. The flavours of the black […]

General signs of quality: The peppercorns should be a relatively uniform color, a signature of higher quality and more consistent flavor. Darker peppercorns are more flavorful. Higher-grade peppercorns are usually more fresh than their low-grade counterparts. How is quality of pepper measured? The quality of pepper is determined by the density of its pea, which […]