The King of Spices
Black Pepper
Widely known as ‘The King of Spices’, Black Pepper is one of the most widely consumed peppers globally. It has attained a reputation as a staple in every household, thanks to its ability to drastically enhance the flavour of any dish that comes out of the kitchen. Black Pepper is all the more versatile owing to the fact that it is endowed with several medicinal properties, making its regular consumption immensely helpful in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
na Kper: Homegardens’ Harvest’s Black Pepper has been carefully nurtured by our local farmers who adhere to age-old traditional farming techniques without the use of harmful chemicals and pesticides. Every packet of Black Peppercorn has undergone a dedicated and painstaking process of cleaning and packaging by our dedicated staffs to deliver the very best from the lush home gardens of Jaiñtia Hills.
Health Benefits
Here are some health benefits of inculcating Black Pepper in your diet-
- Rich in Anti-oxidants: Black Pepper has a high concentration of piperine, a plant compound rich in anti-oxidant properties. Anti-oxidants play an active role in fighting against free radicals, keeping several conditions like heart disease, premature ageing, inflammation, etc., at bay.
- Maintains Blood Sugar Level: Some studies suggest that piperine may help one control spikes in blood sugar levels.
- Aids Digestion: It has also been found that piperine stimulates the pancreatic and intestinal enzymes, thus improving the process of digestion.
- Boosts nutrient absorption: Black Pepper also gives the required amount of kick that will help your system better absorb essential nutrients like calcium and selenium.
- May have anti-inflammatory properties: A study conducted indicates that a particular active compound found in pepper helped reduce inflammation in animals.
- Grandma’s recipes for cough and the common cold: A concoction of half a teaspoon of pounded pepper, a pinch of Lakadong Turmeric, a teaspoon of honey, a teaspoon of pure mustard oil and 2 to 3 tablespoon of hot water can ease cough and cold. This is an age-old practice commonly adopted by many homes in Meghalaya.
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