Black pepper
Benefits of Black Pepper

Black pepper
Black pepper is the fruit of the black pepper plant from the Piperaceae family and is used as both a spice and a medicine. The chemical piperine, which is present in black pepper, causes the spiciness. It is native to Kerala, the southern state of India. Since ancient times, black pepper is one of the most widely traded spices in the world. It is not considered a seasonal plant and is therefore available throughout the year. When dried, this plantderived spice is referred to as a peppercorn, and is then ground into a powder to be put on food to add flavor and spice.












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