Herb Black Peppercorn BIO - 50 g

Called the 'king of spices' because it is, next to salt, the most widely used spice in the world. A pinch or two of ground black pepper is added to most dry dishes to enhance their flavour with a hint of spiciness. The product is gluten-free.

Black pepper in the kitchen

There is probably no doubt in anyone's mind that black pepper is, next to salt, a staple spice in every kitchen. A pinch or two of freshly ground black pepper is added to most dry dishes to enhance their flavour with a hint of spiciness. It is present in almost every list of ingredients needed to prepare any soup, meat dish or salad. Black pepper is an extremely versatile spice. It is added to all roasts, marinades and sauces. It goes particularly well with meats such as pork, beef, mutton and lamb. It has a unique characteristic, kind of enlivening the flavour of fatty dishes. No soup, jelly or fish dish can do without it. It is worth knowing that the source of pepper's pungent flavour is the top layer of the fruit, which contains piperine.

Black pepper - health promoting properties

• Thanks to its piperine content, pepper increases the absorption of nutrients, vitamins and minerals..
• Hot spices are characterised by the fact that they increase the body's heat production, as a result of which the metabolism speeds up. This is why spices such as chilli and black pepper are very helpful in the fight against weight loss.
• The piperine contained in black pepper stimulates the secretion of gastric juices, thereby facilitating digestion and whetting the appetite.
• Black pepper also has an expectorant effect, and because of this property, it is worth remembering it during a cough or cold. It is helpful in decongesting the respiratory tract and additionally helps in treating inflammation of the sinuses and bronchi. To take advantage of its properties, it can be used in the form of a strongly peppery, hot broth or as an addition to teas.

Ingredients:

Black peppercorns 100% organic.

Storage:

Keep out of the reach of children, protect from light, moisture and foreign odours.