Herb Black Peppercorns gluten-free 50 g

Herb Black Peppercorns gluten-free 50 g

What is black pepper?

Black pepper [Latin: Piper nigrum] is a tropical vine with woody lower parts that can grow up to 15 meters high. Pepper is sometimes called the "king of spices" because, alongside salt, it is the most widely used spice on all continents. The trade in pepper and other exotic spices proved to be one of the main drivers of geographical discoveries. Interestingly, pepper was used as a form of payment during the Middle Ages for a time. The raw material for herbs and spices are the fruits of this plant. Not everyone knows that all three types of pepper - black, green, and white pepper - are actually the fruits of the same plant, harvested at different stages of ripeness. The best-known variety, black pepper, is the green, unripe fruit that only turns black and wrinkled during slow drying in the sun.

Black pepper in the kitchen

That black pepper, alongside salt, is an indispensable spice in every kitchen is probably unquestioned by anyone. One or two pinches of ground black pepper are added to most dry dishes to enhance their flavor with a hint of spiciness. It is included in almost every ingredient list for preparing a soup, meat dish, or salad. Ground black pepper is an extremely versatile spice. It is added to all roasts, marinades, and sauces. It pairs especially well with meats such as pork, beef, mutton, and lamb. It has the unique property of enlivening the taste of fatty dishes. No soup, no dessert jelly, and no fish dish is complete without it. It is worth knowing that the source of the pepper's sharp taste is the outer layer of the fruit, which contains piperine.

Tips

Store it in airtight containers. For this reason, each of our spice packages is equipped with a zipper that makes closing and opening easier. Ground black pepper in ordinary foil not only loses its beautiful aroma very quickly after opening but can also easily fall out of the packaging, e.g., into a drawer or cupboard. Your convenience is important to us! To fully develop the flavor and aroma of black pepper, it is best to add it at the very end of the cooking process to dishes.

Product composition:

100% ground black pepper. Raw material of the highest quality.

Country of origin:

Vietnam

What can you season with black pepper?

• Soups
• Meat dishes, especially pork, beef, mutton, and lamb
• Fatty foods
• Fish dishes
• Salads and vegetable dishes
• Jellies and sauces

Black pepper - additional properties

• Thanks to its piperine content, pepper increases the absorption of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
• Spicy spices are characterized by increasing the body's heat production, which accelerates metabolism. For this reason, spices like chili and black pepper are very helpful in the fight against weight gain.
• The piperine contained in black pepper stimulates gastric juice secretion, which facilitates digestion and stimulates appetite.
• Black pepper also has a mucolytic effect, and because of this property, it should be considered during coughs or colds. It reduces swelling in the airways and also helps with inflammation of the sinuses and bronchi. To utilize its properties, it can be used in the form of a strongly peppered hot broth or as an addition to tea.