Pepper / மிளகு – 1Kg

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  • Botanical Name: Piper nigrum vine produces pepper, native to South India but cultivated in tropical regions globally.
  • Varieties: Includes black pepper, white pepper, and green pepper, each offering distinct flavor profiles.
  • Ripening Stages: Progresses from green to red and finally black peppercorns, each stage imparting unique flavors.
  • Health Benefits: Rich in piperine, offering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and providing essential vitamins and minerals.
  • Medicinal Uses: Traditional remedy for aiding digestion, stimulating appetite, and relieving respiratory congestion.
  • Harvesting and Processing: Hand-picked berries undergo drying, fermenting, and soaking to produce different pepper varieties.
  • Global Production: Major producers include India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Brazil, with a long history of trade and cultural significance.
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    Fresh pepper in kaaikani form consists of small berries, typically around 5mm in diameter, with a smooth and firm texture. The berries may vary in color, ranging from bright green when unripe to red or black when fully ripe. Each berry is attached to a stem, forming clusters known as peppercorns.The texture of fresh pepper berries in kaaikani form is firm and slightly crunchy, with a thin outer skin enclosing a juicy interior. When bitten into, the berries release a burst of pungent and aromatic flavor, characteristic of pepper.

    Ripening Stages

    Pepper berries undergo different stages of ripening, starting as green berries, then turning red, and finally maturing into black peppercorns. Each stage offers a unique flavor profile.

    Harvesting and Processing

    Pepper berries are hand-picked from the vine and then processed through different methods to obtain black, white, or green pepper. This involves drying, fermenting, and sometimes soaking the berries.

    Medicinal Uses

    In traditional medicine, pepper is believed to aid digestion, stimulate appetite, and relieve respiratory congestion. It is also used as a natural remedy for colds and coughs.

    Health Benefits

    Pepper contains piperine, a compound known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals, contributing to overall health and well-being.

    Varieties

    There are several varieties of pepper, including black pepper, white pepper, and green pepper, each harvested and processed differently.