Pepper

Black pepper is a pungent, hot spice with numerous health benefits. It is extensively used in Ayurvedic medicines. Black pepper is known to have many health benefits, but it should be used only in a moderate quantity. Piperine is the active component present in black pepper which gives them its distinguished taste. It is a good source of several nutritional minerals like calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, chromium and potassium. It also has a fair share of vitamins like vitamin A and C. Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties of black pepper makes it a unique medicinal spice. Black Pepper, often described as the black gold originally belongs to Kerala. Black pepper also called kaali mirch in Hindi is the dried unripe fruit grown in the plant called Piper nigrum. One of the most important and popular spice in the world, that widely used in almost every cuisines. Because of the antibacterial properties, it is used to preserve food. It is high in dietary fibre that aids in weight loss. Black pepper has a soothing effect in the body; it can be helpful against cold and throat infections