Pepper

PEPPER

BENEFITS

• Pepper helps increase the Red Blood Cells (RBC). 

• Pepper comprises potassium, which regulates heart rate and high blood pressure. 

• Pepper is an effective ingredient in boosting the absorption of certain nutrients.

• Pepper ensures the proper functioning of digestion and stomach functions. 

• On a scientific note, the extracts from pepper are observed to defend 93% of the free radical damages.  

FACTS

• Pepper has been one of the most popular ingredients used in cooking for over 2000 years. 

• Though pepper is mostly seen in black, there are different variants based on other prominent colours, including green, red and white, based on its ripeness and processing methods. 

• Pepper was considered the most expensive spice in the past; hence, it was mostly preferred by wealthy people. 

• During the Middle Ages, a person's wealth was decided by the Stock limit of the pepper held by that person. 

• Pepper is considered a versatile crop that can be cultivated in both summer and winter.