White Pepper
White pepper is obtained by processing the fruits of Piper nigrum, a plant belonging to the Piperaceae family from which black pepper and green pepper are also obtained through various processes.
The berries of Piper nigrum are picked when almost ripe and steeped in water to cause the outer shell to peel off. The grains, once cleaned, are dried and at the end of processing have a much milder flavor.
The beneficial properties of white pepper stem from the presence of piperine, the alkaloid that performs a stimulating function on gastric secretions, aids and facilitates digestion, facilitates the absorption of nutrients from food and stimulates metabolism. Its properties are quite similar to those of black and green pepper.
Its stomachic and stimulating effects on gastric secretions and thermogenesis make it useful for aiding digestion, as well as facilitating the absorption of nutrients from ingested food and stimulating metabolism.
White pepper is also effective for cleansing the body due to its diuretic properties and for lowering fever due to its antipyretic effect.
What it contains:
- Calcium;
- Sodium;
- Potassium;
- Iron;
- Magnesias;
- Zinc;
- Copper;
- Manganese;
- Fluorine;
- Selerium and phosphorus;
- Vitamin A, B, C, K and J;
- Folic acid.