Black pepper is a member of the Piperaceae family which comes from the dried peppercorns of the vine Piper nigrum. It is amongst the most widely used spices in the world. Black pepper is also known as the "King of Spices" and "Black Gold," and the world's largest producer of the spice is India. Black pepper is known by different names in different parts of the world, such as Kali Mirch in India, pepe in Italy, and hu jiao in Chinese.
Nirwana's Coarse Black Pepper flavor of the exotically aromatic spice is sharp, warm, piney, earthy, and slightly spicy with a moderate level of pungency. The presence of piperine compounds accounts for the pungency. Coarse black pepper is used for adding a spicy kick of flavor to vegetables, meat, salad dressings, fish, poultry, soups, pasta, and more. Black peppers also contain plant compounds that are good for the health. They have been used in Ayurvedic medicines since ancient times for remedial purposes.
Health Benefits
- Black pepper contains a plant compound called piperine, which is high in antioxidants. Piperine has been shown in studies to have high antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are known to aid in the fight against free radicals.
- Chronic inflammation is a common source of pain in many medical conditions, including arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease. Black pepper contains active compounds that may aid in treating different types of inflammations.
- Black pepper may help in controlling the sugar level. In addition to cholesterol-lowering properties, black pepper may improve blood sugar levels.
- The other benefits of coarse black pepper may include cancer-fighting properties, gut health promotion, increased nutrient absorption, and so on.
Nirwana’s Coarse Black Pepper is of the best quality. It is sourced directly from farms and retains natural taste, flavor, and aroma. Nirwana Coarse Black Pepper is healthy, authentic, and free of any artificial preservatives or chemicals.
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