Tag: Black Pepper

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is one of the most commonly used spices in the world. It contains a chemical called piperine, which seems to kill bacteria. Piperine might also kill fungi and parasites, and help the body absorb some drugs. What is the use of black pepper? Black pepper and its active compound piperine may […]

It improves appetite, increases digestive power and also has antimicrobial activities. [2] It is used in the treatment of fever, colic, dysentery, piles and infections of worms. Which body function is improved by black pepper? Black pepper and its active compound piperine may have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Laboratory studies suggest that black pepper […]

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, known as a peppercorn, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. Is black pepper fruit or seed? Black, white, and green peppercorns are all the same fruit but treated differently. Black peppercorns are dried, unripe […]

This pungent spice contains a variety of active compounds, specifically oleoresins and alkaloids like piperine and chavicine. It also has antioxidants, flavonoids, essential oil, and other phenolic compounds that help protect your cells and boost digestive health. What are benefits of black pepper? 11 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Black Pepper High in antioxidants. Free radicals […]

Black pepper can be grown indoors or inside a greenhouse if you live in a colder climate. Growing zones 10 and 11 are ideal for black pepper. How do you grow black pepper at home? Black pepper plants need a lot of care to thrive. Give it the right light. Prepare the soil. Keep the […]

Black pepper is native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, and has been known to Indian cooking since at least 2000 BCE. J. Innes Miller notes that while pepper was grown in southern Thailand and in Malaysia, its most important source was India, particularly the Malabar Coast, in what is now the state of Kerala. […]

It provides a greater depth of flavour, as the pepper is cooked in to the steak instead of added at the end; the flavour melds into the meat, rather than the assertive flavour of fresh cracked black pepper. Try it for yourself: next time you’re cooking steak, pepper one before and one after, but cook […]

Spicy Peppers Eating spicy food can raise your heart rate. Eating spicy foods, especially chili and curries, can raise your heart rate and stimulate the release of endorphins, chemicals that induce feelings of excitement and pleasure. Capsaicin is a chemical found in spicy peppersspicy peppersChili con carne (also spelled chilli con carne or chile con […]

If you have been diagnosed with calcium oxalate kidney stones, your doctor may recommend that you limit your intake of foods that contain higher amounts of oxalate, such as beets, black pepper, black tea, chocolate, nuts, potatoes, rhubarb, soy products, and spinach. Is pepper good for kidney patients? Red bell peppers are low in potassium […]

Studies have revealed that black pepper plays an important role in improving fertility in males. Black pepper increases the level of testosterone (male sex hormone). Black pepper is rich in magnesium and zinc. Such a composition increases the level of male sex hormones. Does pepper increase sperm count? Bell peppers– Red and green peppers are […]

Tellicherry black peppercorns. Then there are Tellicherry black peppercorns, which are often lauded by many as the best in the world. Tellicherry peppercorns have two defining characteristics. First, they are grown in India. Second, Tellicherry peppercorns are 4 millimeters or larger in size. Which brand of pepper is best? Bring Bold Flavor to the Table […]

Black peppercorns are fully mature and have the strongest flavor, which comes from piperine, a chemical compound found in the skin. (Piperine is different than capsaicin, the compound responsible for spicy heat in chili peppers.) Why is black pepper so popular? While there are records of black pepper in ancient Greek and Roman texts, the […]

Overall, the heat level of black pepper is incredibly mild compared to any chili on the Scoville scaleScoville scaleBecause of this mix of chilies, commercially sold crushed red pepper tends to run 15,000 to 30,000 Scoville heat units in overall heat. That’s half of the Scoville range of uncut cayenne pepper, but still quite a […]

According to Dr Neha Pathania, Chief Nutritionist of Paras Hospital, “Black pepper is a very effective way to control your blood pressure. The piperine element present in the pepper reduces pressure. Black pepper is also rich in potassium which helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Is black pepper good for your blood pressure? According […]

Black pepper is obtained from the small dried berries (peppercorns) of the vine Piper nigrum. The name pepper is derived from the Sanskrit name of long pepper, pippali. That word gave rise to the Greek peperi and Latin piper. What’s black pepper made from? Piper nigrumblack pepper, (Piper nigrum), also called pepper, perennial climbing vine […]

black pepper, (Piper nigrum), also called pepper, perennial climbing vine of the family Piperaceae and the hotly pungent spice made from its fruits. Black pepper is native to the Malabar Coast of India and is one of the earliest spices known. What is the other name of black pepper? peppercornBlack pepper (Piper nigrum) is a […]

humid tropics. Climate and soil Black pepper is a plant of humid tropics requiring high rainfall and humidity. The hot and humid climate of sub mountainous tracts of Western Ghats is ideal for its cultivation. It grows successfully between 20° North and South latitude, and from sea level up to 1500 m above sea level. […]

Harvesting Black pepper takes about 7 – 8 months after flowering t o reach full maturity. In India the crop is harvested during December – January in plains and January – April in the high ranges of Western Ghats. Where do black pepper plants grow? Native to southern India and now common across Indonesia, Southeast […]

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. What kind of black pepper is best? Then there are Tellicherry black peppercorns, which are often lauded by many […]

peppercorn. Pepper is the most common spice in the world. The peppercorn is actually the fruit of the plant, and depending on when it is harvested, processed, and dried, it can produce black, green, or white peppercorns. Can you eat black pepper whole? You can swallow these whole if you don’t like the flavor or […]