Black pepper cultivated for its fruit, known as a peppercorn, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. It is the world’s most traded spice and is one of the most common spices added to cuisines around the world.
Hundreds of years ago, traders considered black pepper as the King of Spices. Also called “black gold,” it was one of the very first items of commerce between India and Europe. It was so valuable that entire expeditions were made in the hope of transporting more back to Europe as quickly as possible
Health Benefits of Black Pepper.
- High in antioxidants. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage your cells. Antioxidants prevent diseases that can be caused by free radicals.
- Has anti-inflammatory properties.
- May benefit brain health.
- May improve blood sugar control.
- May lower cholesterol levels.
- May have cancer-fighting properties.
