Description

• Black pepper is actually a flowering vine indigenous to India that is grown for its fruit. When it is ripe, the plant’s fruit is dried and the peppercorn is born. You can buy peppercorns whole or purchase the product as a preground pepper seasoning.
• Black pepper contains antimicrobial compounds that help keep food fresh. Many anthropologists believe that peppercorns were a part of early food-preservation techniques. You can use black pepper in combination with salt to cure and flavor a wide variety of meats.
• Black pepper include: Thiamin, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin,, Folic acid, Choline, Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorous, Zinc.
• Black Pepper contains potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamin K and vitamin C. Apart from a strong flavor, there are certain benefits of black pepper which must be taken into account.