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.