Description

Black pepper, (Piper nigrum), also called pepper, perennial climbing vine of the family Piperaceae and the hotly pungent spice made from drying the unripe fruits. The health benefits make it a favorite spice all over the world.  It’s a versatile spice.

Black pepper is native to the Malabar Coast of India and is one of the earliest spices known.  It is a good source of several nutritional minerals like calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, chromium and potassium. It also have a fair share of vitamins like vitamin A and C.

It is high in antioxidants

It has anti-inflammatory properties

It is used for blood sugar control, lowering cholesterol, and it is believed to have cancer fighting properties.