Pepper Black Cracked

Description

Black Pepper is picked from the flowering vine of the peppercorn plant and is the most pungent and flavourful variety of Pepper. Black peppercorns are picked green and then dried to 12% moisture content. The cracked form tends to be used in grinders and preserving meats. It has a woody flavour with a spicy heat. Pepper is used in all cultures and all types of cuisine. Also, it is known for improving the digestion. Pepper black cracked adds the perfect peppery hit with a slight crunchy texture. Mix a generous amount with our Sea Salt Crystals and corn flour and toss with seafood such as prawns or calamari and shallow fry in some old for a perfect summer snack!

Culinary Notes :

• Use cracked pepper in small quantities. Add during cooking or at the table.
• It goes well with seafood, beans, lentils, berries, apples, pears, cheese, soups, stews, poultry.
• Use in pasta, salads and rubs
• Use to flavour chicken, fish, meats, vegetables, and cottage cheese.

Health benefits:

Pepper has Piperine compounds that improve the digestion and calms nausea. Combined  with turmeric to create a powerful anti-inflamatory. Also, it is known to have carminative, anti-flatulent properties.

Country of origin:

India

Other names or spelling: Black Pepper, White Pepper, Green Pepper, Pink Pepper, Piper nigrum