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Black Pepper
Kali Mirch · King of Spices
काली मिर्च · Piper nigrum
- Origin:
- Kerala, Karnataka (Malabar Coast)
- Flavour:
- Sharp, pungent, hot with floral woody undertones
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About Black Pepper
Called the King of Spices, black pepper drove the ancient spice trade and built empires. Traded since at least 4th century BCE — Roman traders brought it from India's Malabar Coast at prices that rivalled gold. India's Malabar pepper is still considered the finest in the world, commanding a premium in global commodity markets.
Health Benefits
- Piperine increases bioavailability of curcumin by up to 2,000%
- Stimulates digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid production
- Strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
- Demonstrated antimicrobial effects against various bacteria
Culinary & Industrial Uses
- Universal seasoning across all global cuisines
- Pepper steak, pepper sauce and freshly cracked applications
- Essential component of garam masala and spice blends
- Black pepper chicken and marine pepper fry in South Indian cuisine
Processing & Grades
Hand-picked at optimal maturity (semi-ripe berries), sun-dried to uniform black colour. Graded by bold sizes: 500–600 g/l density. Available bold, FAQ, TGEB and light berry grades. Piperine minimum 5%.
