Use of black pepper
To ensure that the black pepper retains its full flavor, it is best to store it unground in an airtight container in a dry, dark place. Black pepper is a real all-rounder for the kitchen. Basically, it is suitable for all dishes that are salted. There are various ways to pepper dishes. You can cook the whole peppercorns and remove them before serving. Or you can sprinkle the freshly ground pepper over the dish. Once the spice is crushed or ground, its complex aroma quickly evaporates. If you value the full development of the aroma, then it is best to only use the black peppercorns freshly ground or crushed. Pepper is a real all-rounder and goes well with almost every dish , from sweet to spicy .

Combine black pepper harmoniously
Gourmet salts, garlic, cumin, cardamom or Mediterranean herbs are great to combine with black pepper. The natural lemon note of the pepper brings out the aromas of dried lemon and orange peels to their best advantage. Oregano, rosemary, cinnamon or thyme also harmonize wonderfully with it.

What effect does black pepper have?
Black pepper has a number of active ingredients that can have a positive effect on health : It stimulates the production of saliva and gastric juices and thus supports digestion . The essential oils, tannins and secondary plant substances contained in black pepper also make the food more digestible. By stimulating the metabolism , it helps you lose weight.
Black pepper has also proven to be a useful home remedy for colds and respiratory infections thanks to its expectorant effect. The piperine it contains has an antibacterial , antioxidant and anti -inflammatory effect.
Another interesting fact is its effect as a bioenhancer. Black pepper helps other nutrients and vitamins to be better absorbed by your body. That's why it can be found as an ingredient in many dietary supplements.
To best benefit from the health benefits of black pepper, you should not cook the pepper, but add it to the finished dish at the end.

Is black pepper healthy?
Black pepper not only adds a lot of flavor to your meals, but is also extremely healthy. It contains many healthy ingredients and is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These include, for example, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin A, iron, magnesium and calcium.

Ingredients: Black pepper*.
* from controlled organic cultivation
**Allergens
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