White Pepper

White pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae. Black and white peppercorns are both the fruit of the pepper plant, but they are processed differently. Black peppercorns are picked when almost ripe and sun-dried, turning the outer layer black. White pepper is prepared by having the outer layer removed before or after drying, leaving only the inner seed.

White pepper has a different flavour from black pepper; it lacks of certain compounds present in the outer layer of the drupe. White pepper has hotter taste in comparison to black pepper. It is well known for it sharp bite and used to add flavour to marinade, chinese soup, stir fry and poultry. It is vary in flavor and heat component than black pepper.

Peppers are widely believed to the most commonly used culinary spice in the world. Not only could its pungency spice up otherwise bland foods, but it could disguise a food's lack of freshness and to preserve food as well as to also used for herbal medicine purposes

Incidentally, Vietnam is considered to be the largest grower and exporter of pepper. India, Brazil, and Indonesia follow suit. Pepper became an important spice that catalyzed much of the spice trade. This is not only led to exploration of many undiscovered lands, but also to the development of major merchant cities in Europe and the Middle East.

Benefits:

1. Help fight cancer : Chilies and peppers are known for its immune enhancing properties. Research has shown that capsaicin which provides hot and spicy flavor that is capable to counteract cancerous cells. It has shown that it effectively treats prostate cancer.

2. Aid in digestion: White pepper stimulate digestive system by promoting body to secrete hydrochloric acid that is vital for digestion process. Furthermore,it has fiber that is able to stimulates peristaltic motion and secretion of gastric acid that improves digestive health by easing bowel movement and prevents digestive problems such as colon cancer.

3. Assist in antioxidant defense: White pepper owns a subtle amount of manganese, which is a needed cofactor in some enzymes important in antioxidant defenses.

4. Improve dental health : White pepper fights tooth decay and provides quick relief from a toothache.

5. May help skin conditions: Piperine in white pepper, has shown to be effective against vitiligo, a skin disease that induces areas of the skin to lose their pigmentation. It is rich in antioxidants such as vitamins and flavonoids that enhanced blood circulation by enabling the younger look of skin.

6. Help with weight loss: Piperine in white pepper battles fat by blocking the formation of new fat cells. White pepper contains capsaicin that aid in fat burning. So due to this the medicines for weight loss consists of capsaicin as an active ingredient. Add a dash of this spice to the food to improve the digestion.

7. Improve bone health: White pepper contains minerals, such as manganese, copper, and magnesium, which are necessary for healthy bone development and strength, especially as people starting to age, and their bones gradually weaken.

Serving way:

• Use the white pepper in cream soups and fish dishes.

• It is used for salad dressing, marinades, pickling, stews and poached fish.

• It is used for intestinal upsets and flatulence.

• It provides relief from nausea and also lower chills and fever.

• Adding white pepper to drinks and foods helps to add flavor.

• Apply it directly to the skin to treat nerve pain and scabies.

• White pepper powder is used in Indian cuisine for cream based gravies, white and curries.

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