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.
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