BLACK PEPPER

Black pepper is one of the most used spices and as universal as salt; a spice that is highly valued and loved around the world. Just a little pepper improves the taste Of any dish. Needless to say, it is very high in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Many laboratory studies suggest that piperine, the main active compound in black pepper, may effectively fight inflammation. Amongst the pepper varieties, the black pepper from the high ranges of Kerala is the most loved and preferred option. We grow and source 100% natural pepper from farmers and farm societies in Kerala that use organic methods of cultivation. Pepper is used as a condiment and is constantly used in traditional medicine to make cures for a variety of ailments like diarrhea, joint pain, infections, etc. Pepper grows on vines that cling to areca nut and coconut palms or trees on plantations. Black peppercorns contain a good amount of minerals like potassium, calcium, zinc, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps in controlling the heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Iron is essential for cellular respiration and blood cell production. Pepper appears in grape-like clusters of berries on the vines and is harvested by handpicking them. Indian pepper is definitely considered the best in the world. The best quality pepper is found graded and in a consistent size, colour, and flavour. They are blackish, dry, and crisp. It is the dark outer skin of the pepper that is hotter and has more oil. The best way to store peppercorns is in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. But black pepper is more than just a kitchen staple. It has been deemed the ‘king of spices’ and used in ancient Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years due to its high concentration of potent beneficial plant compounds.