Grained black pepper 100g Mr Cook

Black peppercorns 100g Mr Cook

Pepper grains are the seeds of the climbing plant Piper nigrum. It is obtained by fermenting the collected immature seeds, thanks to which they acquire a black color. It is the most spicy and at the same time aromatic form of pepper. It owes its spicy taste to the presence of piperine alkaloid. There is also a lot of aromatic pepper oil in peppercorns.

Health benefits of black pepper

Piperine has slimming properties because it accelerates fat burning. And this is because it causes increased secretion of digestive juices. Piperine also has a diuretic and detoxifying effect and increases the body's immunity. It is also a strong antioxidant, so it has anti-cancer properties. The anti-atherosclerotic properties of pepper and helpful in Alzheimer's disease have also been noticed. The use of pepper also helps in the case of diarrhea, causing them to subside faster. Pepper also has an antiviral effect, especially in respiratory diseases, accelerating the treatment of coughs, colds, bronchitis and sinusitis. It has been shown that pepper works antipyretic and diaphoretic and at the same time diastolic. Regular use of it causes a drop in blood pressure. Piperine present in pepper increases the absorption of curcumin, which is a very strong anti-inflammatory substance, several times. It also causes increased absorption of various minerals (selenium) and vitamins (A, B, C) and other nutrients such as curcumin, coenzyme Q10.

People with stomach ulcers should use pepper in moderation as it can irritate the mucous membranes.

Pepper oil used externally helps with rheumatic problems.

Some substances contained in black pepper seeds

Black pepper grains contain:

• terpenes (eugenol, myrcene, terpinenes, camphene) - with anesthetic, antiseptic (disinfectant), anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxant, sedative properties
• saturated fatty acids (lauric, myristic) - support weight loss, are easily absorbed
• piperine (alkaloid) with the properties listed above

Use of black pepper

Grain pepper has not only been used in the kitchen as a spice added to soups, broths, bigos.

Pepper is also used in the production of pepper spray and some plant protection products.

In cosmetics, pepper has a peeling, skin whitening and anti-dandruff effect.

Pepper is also a very good preservative.