The most common and widely used spice for seasoning throughout the world is pepper. It is delicious and helps enhance the flavor of anything it is sprinkled on. The origins of this berry are as delicious and complex as its flavor. Although it is native to the Malabar region of India, yet the nostrils of Ramses the Great were found filled with it (1303-1213 BC).Proof that it was used in the mummification process.

There is archeological proof that pepper has been in use since 2000 BC and also text has been found that show trade of pepper from India to the Greeks and the Romans. Romans soon started making it a part of almost 80% of its recipes.

Spices have been a specialty to our cuisine ever since the time of our fore fathers. Who knows better than the people from the land of rich culture and the best hospitality, of the different flavors and tastes that one would relish and never forget for the rest of their lives? In our country all the spices are hand grown carefully without disrupting the natural composition. Each of the processes are carried out with much care. It’s not without all these efforts that India is named to be the largest exporter of spices.

Black pepper is one of the most commonly used commodities in each of the households. It’s called as milagu in Tamil. It adds taste to each dish which also gives color to the saying variety is the spice of life.

Black pepper makes the list of worlds healthiest foods, this is due to the abundant nutrients found in this spice. This tiny berry is an excellent source of vitamin K, Calcium, Chromium, Iron, fiber and manganese. The best and most flavorful way of enjoying black pepper is to sprinkle it on top of any savory dish using a pepper mill. It is recommended to add pepper to any dish you prefer towards the end of the cooking process. Black pepper is such a universal spice that its use is found in almost all cuisines.

Black pepper is also used for medicinal purposes and widely used in smoking cessation treatments.

When a natural ingredient is put through too many processes it loses its natural substratum and will only act as a flavoring agent.

Health benefits Black Pepper:

Fighting Depression
Promoting digestion
Helping with nutrient absorption
Treating ulcers
Supporting weight loss
Treating cough and sore throat
Promoting a health heart
Soothing toothaches
Preventing gray hair
Treating arthritis
Enhancing the skin.