[ps2id id='anchor1' target=''/] Black pepper is the most widely used spice in the world
This is the most widely used spice in the world and is known as "the queen of spices." Its plant, like the white pepper plant is a climbing woody vine that grows very well in tropical climates. It has a spicy taste (more than the white), however as I have already explained the plant is the same, both types of pepper come from a grain that gives the plant after flowering and depending on the state in which it proceeds to the grinding of the grain will result in black pepper or white pepper
Uses of black pepper in the kitchen:
Black pepper as an essential spice is an ideal accompaniment to salt (ideal in savoury dishes), in fact they even have their own joint verb that we usually see a lot in cooking recipes: salpimentar. Black pepper is the most used spice in the world because it stands out among other things for its enormous versatility, as it binds with all kinds of dishes: pork, beef, chicken, fish, vegetables, creams and soups, sausages, pickles, etc.
Properties and benefits of black pepper:
About the natural properties of black pepper:
Iron
Potassium
Calcium.
As for the benefits of black pepper we could highlight the following:
- It has high levels of dietary fiber very beneficial for regulating intestinal transit, combating constipation, preventing gas, contributing to the expulsion of cholesterol and controlling obesity
Preservation of black pepper:
The glass containers of Caballo de Oros black pepper keep the black pepper in optimal conditions for its use, however it is advisable to store it in a cool, dry place with little light.
The glass containers of Caballo de Oros black pepper keep the black pepper in optimal conditions for its use, however it is advisable to store it in a cool, dry place with little light
The origins of black pepper:
It is considered that pepper is one of the oldest spices used by man and there is evidence of its use more than 9000 years ago when grains of this spice were found in neolithic burial remains. The piperaceae simply require humid and warm areas to grow and develop, and therefore different types of pepper are found in such disparate parts of the world as South America, Asia, Africa ...
The different varieties of pepper:
The different varieties of pepper:
The black, white and green pepper, all come from the same plant (piper nigrum), and the differences in colour and flavour are a function of the level of maturity of the seed and the subsequent drying process. Black pepper, the best known and most commonly used, is harvested halfway through the ripening process, and the seed is boiled briefly before drying. Green pepper is harvested when the seed is still unripe and green in colour. During drying, a chemical compound is usually added to preserve the colour. As I said at the beginning, it can also be found fresh, preserved in glass jars, immersed in brine or vinegar. Finally, white pepper is obtained from the fully ripe seed, which has been removed the dark skin that covers it. If you have not already done so, I advise you to try these three types of pepper. Not only is different in appearance and color, but the flavors are different so that different recipes can fit better to one type of pepper or another.
Another important variety is the Peppercorns
Another important variety is the allspice (called allspice in English), is very aromatic and is commonly used in Caribbean food
But we also call pepper things that are not. For example, Brazilian pepper or pink pepper, is not really a pepper as it comes from another type of shrub. It is used primarily for garnish and is not consumed too much because it is apparently toxic in large quantities
