Black Pepper (Piper Guineense)

Description

Black Pepper is one of the most common spices used in different cuisines around the world. It is used in both the whole and the grounded form. It contains potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamin K and vitamin C. Apart from a strong flavor, it also has certain health benefits.
Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. It is a close relative of cubeb pepper and a relative of black pepper and long pepper. Like other members of the pepper family, Piper guineense contain **8% of the chemical piperine which gives them their hot taste.