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Black pepper, an ally of our health

Write: Tomás Franco. Author of Manual for Spices

La black pepper are the immature and dried berries of the pepper pot. A climbing shrub with a scientific name Piper nigrum, which grows in tropical regions of almost the entire world (India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, Thailand, Vietnam, Sumatra, Madagascar ...).

Nutritional composition

Energy (kJ / 100 g) 1399
Energy (kcal / 100 g) 330
Carbohydrates (g / 100 g) 64,4
     Sugars (g / 100 g) 0,6
Total fat (g / 100 g) 3,3
     Saturated fat (g / 100 g) 1,2
     Monounsaturated fat (g / 100 g) 0,9
     Polyunsaturated fat (g / 100 g) 1,0
Proteins (g / 100 g) 10,7
MINERALS  
     Calcium (Ca) (mg / 100 g) 440
     Copper (Cu) (mg / 100 g) 1
     Phosphorus (P) (mg / 100 g) 166
     Iron (Fe) (mg / 100 g) 19
     Magnesium (Mg) (mg / 100 g) 183
     Manganese (Mn) (mg / 100 g) 6
     Potassium (K) (mg / 100 g) 1294
     Sodium (Na) (mg / 100 g) 32
     Zinc (Zn) (mg / 100 g) 1
VITAMINS  
     Vit. A (retinol) (IU / 100 g) 423
     Vit. B1 (thiamine) (mg / 100 g) 0,1
     Vit. B2 (riboflavin) (mg / 100 g) 0,2
     Vit. B3 (niacin) (mg / 100g) 1,1
     Vit. B6 (pyridoxine) (mg / 100 g) 0,3
     Vit. B9 (folic acid) (μg / 100 g) 14
     Vit. C (ascorbic acid) (mg / 100 g) 10,5
     Vit. E (tocopherol) (mg / 100 g) 0,9
     Vit. K (μg / 100 g) 164

Black pepper in the kitchen

This black pepper is usable in most of the dishes (both sweet and salty) and in the meat industry. So much to give spicy taste as for flavoring. Its strong and aromatic flavor is perfectly suited to meat dishes. There are really few recipes salty that do not improve by adding a little pepper.

The whole grains are used in marinades, broths, stews, marinades and pickles. For both meat and fish. Instead, the ground black pepper It is used for dishes with shorter cooking times and with vegetables, eggs, cheese, rice, sauces, salads and flavored fruits.

Sweet ham toasts

Ingredients:

  • 120 gr of sweet ham
  • 60 gr of fresh cheese
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 4 tablespoons of mashed potatoes
  • ¼ tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of parsley, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chives
  • slices of toast

Preparation:

  • Finely chop the sweet ham.
  • In a saucepan, mix the fresh cheese, the beaten egg and the mashed potato.
  • Add the chopped ham, ground black pepper, parsley, and chives.
  • Arrange on toast and brown in the oven.

Black pepper in health

El volatile pepper oil stimulates digestive juices, helping in the digestion from meat and high-protein foods. In addition to increase salivation, being indicated for people with lack of appetite.

La piperine present in the black pepper acts on the levels of fat in the bloodstream, which together with the presence of flavonoids and phytosterols cause a clear cholesterol lowering. It is also highly recommended for salt-free diets (hypertension).

In addition, it provides heat and helps reduce inflammation of the bronchi, favoring the mucus removal in colds and flu. A synergistic effect of pepper has been shown on the enormous medicinal properties of the turmeric. Therefore, it is always advisable to add a little pepper to preparations with this mentioned spice.

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