Magic of Spice|#5 Black peppercorn|Uses&Benefits|Cure from your Kitchen
BLACK PEPPERCORN - The King of Spice ABOUT A spice originated in the Malabar Coast of India, present day Kerala was the most expensive commodity of ancient era. Considered as ‘black gold’ its use was not only limited to culinary but was also the most traded spice in the world. It was traded from India to Persia, Egypt, Roman Empire, and Europe, reaching every part of the world. Peppercorn is a fruit from the family of Piperaceae. Its scientific name is Piper nigrum. It grows like grapes in vine. The pepper plant grows up to 4m with the support of trees, poles or pillars. Malabar black pepper, Tellicherry black pepper, Sarawak white pepper, Muntok white pepper, green pepper and pink pepper are the six varieties of peppercorn available in the world. Three varieties of pepper i.e., black pepper, white pepper and green pepper is obtained from Piper nigrum plant. Black pepper in general is a dried fruit. The green unripe drupes are collected and cooked in hot wat
