With an iconic pepper grinder on the tables of just about every café or restaurant, it’s reassuring to know this spice is one of the healthiest—and tastiest—around. It stimulates the taste buds and prompts the stomach to increase secretion of hydrochloric acid, thereby aiding digestion.
What’s in it: black pepper is a flowering vine in the family of piperaceae. The same fruit produce white and green pepper. The spiciness of black pepper is due to the presence of the chemical piperine. Pepper contains high levels of manganese, an important antioxidant vitamin K, which is needed for blood to clot normally; and iron.
Choosing the best: Whole peppercorns should be free of blemishes and should be dull-looking, not shiny. Did you know that the term “peppercorn rent” dates back to the Middle Ages, when many landlords demanded that tenants pay their rent in expensive peppercorns. In those days, it meant the opposite of a cheap lease.
Once ground, pepper’s flavor, and aroma can evaporate quickly, especially during the cooking process, so grind whole peppercorns just before adding to recipes. You could try by grinding pepper over barbecues and over soup.
What’s in it: black pepper is a flowering vine in the family of piperaceae. The same fruit produce white and green pepper. The spiciness of black pepper is due to the presence of the chemical piperine. Pepper contains high levels of manganese, an important antioxidant vitamin K, which is needed for blood to clot normally; and iron.
Choosing the best: Whole peppercorns should be free of blemishes and should be dull-looking, not shiny. Did you know that the term “peppercorn rent” dates back to the Middle Ages, when many landlords demanded that tenants pay their rent in expensive peppercorns. In those days, it meant the opposite of a cheap lease.
Once ground, pepper’s flavor, and aroma can evaporate quickly, especially during the cooking process, so grind whole peppercorns just before adding to recipes. You could try by grinding pepper over barbecues and over soup.
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