Organic Black Pepper – Whole

Description

Popularly known as “black gold” and the spice that changed the world, Happiest Harvest’s organic black pepper is hand-harvested and sun dried to retain its woody and pungent flavor. Black pepper is native to the Malabar Coast of India and is used not only as a seasoning but also for its medicinal properties.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

Happiest Harvest’s organic black pepper is rich in an alkaloid called piperine that gives this spice its pungent taste. Widely used in traditional Chinese therapies and Indian medicine, black pepper is used to treat chills, rheumatism, arthritis, influenza, and fever because of its high piperine content. Black pepper contains phytonutrients that help break down fat cells and increase metabolism, and the piperine also stimulates digestion. Black pepper also contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A, flavonoids, carotenes, and other antioxidants that rid the body of harmful free radicals and protect it from cancers and diseases.

HOW TO USE:

A staple in every kitchen across the world, black pepper is one of the few spices that finds its way into almost every dish, hot or cold. You can add freshly ground pepper to almost anything – spice up your sauces, curries, or steaks, or add a dash of it to eggs, dipping sauces, or salsas for an extra kick!