Origin of the pepper.
Origin of the pepper, Piper nigrum, belongs to the family of the Piperaceae and is a climbing plant that does not start to bear fruit until three or four years after planting. Native to India today its use is widespread throughout the world.
In ancient times the pepper was so important that it was not only used as a condiment, it was also used as a currency and to offer offerings to the gods. Black pepper has been used since time immemorial for culinary and medicinal purposes. A substance is the cause of the spicy flavor that it gives to food.
Different kinds of pepper
We can find pepper of different colors. All kinds of pepper come from the same plant and have the same properties but their color difference is due to the time in which it has been collected and the way in which it has been processed.
Black pepper: it is harvested when the fruits are ripe and they are allowed to dry, so that they turn black.
Green pepper: are the fruits harvested when they are still green.
White pepper: it is obtained by collecting very ripe pepper. They are introduced in brine, with which it is possible to eliminate the outer layer of dark color and leave only the seed that is the white pepper.
It has no season of the year and that is why you can always get it.
The properties of black pepper, or any other color, are given by its composition:
Minerals: iron, potassium, manganese, calcium, zinc and magnesium.
Vitamins: contains B vitamins, pyridoxine, riboflavin, niacin or thiamine, is also rich in vitamin A and vitamin C.
Essential oils: among which piperine stands out, which gives it its spicy flavor.
Benefits of black pepper:
Increases the secretions of the stomach helping digestion. Digest food well is very important to avoid diarrhea, constipation and colic, also helps prevent intestinal gas. If you consume it in your daily diet you favor perspiration and urination.
The crust of black pepper helps eliminate fat cells. Therefore, consuming it frequently will help you maintain a good body weight.
Helps cure vitiligo, a disease that causes depigmentation in some areas of the skin. Studies suggest that the piperine contained in pepper stimulates the production of pigments.
She can be added to various tonics to fight colds and flu. This spice produces relief in sinusitis and nasal congestion. This spice is very good for treating respiratory problems such as asthma, acute cough, etc. Also to combat cavities and relieve toothaches. In other times it was used to cure eye problems.
Having antibacterial properties, it is good to fight infections, insect bites, etc. Frequent consumption of pepper keeps the arteries of the body clean.
It contains antioxidants that prevent or repair the damage caused by free radicals, which in turn prevents cancer, cardiovascular diseases and liver problems.
Pepper in the kitchen
The black, white or green pepper can be found in grain and ground. It is better to buy it in grain and grind it in the same moment that we are going to spend it, although there are recipes that require it to be in grain.
We must keep it, so that it does not lose any of its properties, in a tightly closed bottle and in a place protected from light and moisture.
The pepper should be added to our stews almost ready to be removed from the fire to offer us all its flavor and properties.
We can use pepper, in grain or ground, to enrich our stews, soups, meat and fish grilled or baked and even to prepare a dressing for our salads.
Although black pepper is an excellent spice to season food, it is also very beneficial to treat multiple disorders and strengthen the body against internal threats. Incorporate it into your daily diet and keep it handy in case of any illness.
As we have seen pepper is a spice that can give us a lot of play in the kitchen and promote the proper functioning of our body, but people who suffer from stomach ulcers or ulcerative colitis should avoid taking it.
Source
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