Black Pepper Powder

The Black Pepper Powder is a ground form of black pepper, which is a fruit derived from a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, The Black pepper is native to south India and is extensively cultivated in tropical regions. The Major producers of White Pepper are Vietnam, India, Brazil, China, and Indonesia.

Description:

The Black Pepper Powder is derived from the black pepper, cultivated from the pepper plant. Black pepper powder is the most pungent and flavorful of all types of peppers. Freshly ground black pepper powder is perhaps the most popular of its form of consumption. The Black Pepper powder is great for sprinkling over salads, soups, sandwiches and in tea.

Storage:

The Black Pepper Powder will keep fresh and flavorful for about six months if they should be kept in a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark, and dry place.

Uses:

The Black pepper powder is widely used to add spiciness and flavor to dishes. They are used in salads, egg dishes, soups, stocks, sauces, marinades, and stews. They are also used to add flavor to hamburgers, sandwiches, rissoles, sausages and meat and poultry dishes. It is also often used in instant noodles and snacks.

Health Benefits:

There are many Health’s Benefits mentioned below,

• Improve Digestion
• Improve Skin
• Prevents Stomach Ulcer
• Cures Cough
• Help Weight loss
• Promote Heart health
• Control Blood Sugar
• Cures Tooth Problem
• Reduce Inflammation
• Prevent Cancer
• Lower Blood Pressure
• Improve Brain Function
• Prevent Heart Diseases
• Treat Liver Problem
• Cure Arthritis
• Cure Bacterial Infection
• Improve Hair Health

Nutritional Value of Black Pepper Powder:

Nutritional Value of Black Pepper Powder contains per 100gms is mentioned below:

Energy                                  255 kcal

Carbohydrates                    64.8g

Fiber           26.5 g

Fat                                         3.3 g

Protein                                  11 g

Vitamins

Vitamin A                             299 IU

Thiamine (B1)                      0.1mg

Riboflavin (B2)                    0.2 mg

Niacin (B3)                           1.1 mg

Vitamin B6                           0.3 mg

Folate (B9)                           10 mcg

Vitamin C                             21 mg

Vitamin K                             164 mcg

Choline                                 11.3 mg

Betaine                                  8.9 mg

Minerals

Calcium                                437 mg

Iron                                       28.9 mg

Magnesium                          194 mg

Manganese                           5.6 mg

Copper                                   1.1 mg

Phosphorus                          173 mg

Potassium                             1259 mg

Sodium                                  44 mg

Selenium                               3.1 mcg

Zinc                                        1.4 mg

Fluoride                                34.2 mg

Properties:

Form: Powder

Color:  Blackish

Taste:  Sharp, Pungent and Earthy flavor