White Pepper
Cost per kilo 24,00 €

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White pepper consists of the seed of the pepper plant alone, with the darker-coloured skin of the pepper fruit removed. This is usually accomplished by a process known as retting, where fully ripe black pepper berries are soaked in water for about a week, during which the flesh of the pepper softens and decomposes. Rubbing them removes what remains of the fruit, and the naked seed is then dried. Sometimes alternative methods may be used to remove the outer pepper from the seed, including removing the outer layer through mechanical, chemical or biological methods.

White peppercorns are usually utilized in cream sauces, Chinese and Thai cuisine, and dishes like salad, light-coloured sauces and mashed potatoes, where black pepper would visibly stand out. White pepper is quite differs in taste from black pepper, due to the lack of certain compounds present in the outer layer of the drupe, which is removed.

White pepper is also quite rich in health benefits and had been utilized to aid in many health problems, all across the world.

Medicinal Applications:

  • White pepper holds pain relieving properties, due to the capsaicin compound present in the fruit.
  • The capsaicin found inside pepper also helps aid against arthritis and muscular swelling and pain.
  • White pepper, as well as all other peppers help in the weight loss process again due to the capsain inside the fruits.
  • In a research conducted it has been found that white pepper may be very beneficial in the cure of prostate cancer.
  • White pepper is also very helpful in preventing or curing headaches
  • White pepper powder with raw honey can be used as a cough remedy and to heal a sore throat. The combination of white pepper and honey provide antibiotic action, which relieves the symptoms of cough and sore throat
  • White pepper is also an excellent decogestant and it helps clear the nasal tract
  • It can prevent stomach ulcers, due to the fact it can kill off ulcer-causing bacteria in the stomach and intestines.
  • Since white pepper is rich in flavonoids and vitamin C and A, it is wuite helpful in keeping blood pressure under control.
  • A unique feature of white pepper is that due to its heat generating properties, it causes one to sweat a lot, leading to the expulsion of excess fluids from the body. It is a known fact that excess fluids in the body, especially around the heart, can put a strain on the heart and affect its functioning adversely, thus the effect white pepper has in expulsing fluids can help in promoting heart health.
  • White pepper holds a lot of antioxidant properties due to the strong presence of flavonoids and vitamins.
  • It helps impove digestion, as it stimulated the taste buds to send a signal to the stomach to secrete hydrochloric acid
  • Since white pepper is helpful in boosting the metabolism of the body and also assist in the digestion process, it has been found to be beneficial in blood sugar control. A mixture of white pepper, fenugreek seeds and turmeric powder, when consumed with a glass of milk every day, can help in bringing down the sugar levels.
  • It is also very rich in minerals and vitamins, like Vitamin A, K, C, manganese, iron and dietary fibers.
  • A mixture of powdered white pepper, clove oil and salt, can be used to relieve from toothache.
  • It holds carminative properties and prevents flatulence.
  • It helps improve eyesight and helps in curing cataract.

We inform you that we are not doctors but traders. What is written in our online store has a simple informative character and in no way replaces medical science. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.

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