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Product: White pepper (Piper nigrum)
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| Basic Information: It is a species of the Piperácea family, cultivated for its fruit, which is used dried as a spice. It can be used whole or in powder. White pepper is the fully ripe grain without the shell; It is a little milder than black pepper. | |
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Origin: Peru
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Certifications: Kosher
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Available presentations: Whole, powder.
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Suggested industrial applications: Food industry: meat products, sausages, preparations, baking, healthy snacks.
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Uses: Spice, culinary seasoning, food additive.
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Properties: It is diuretic, digestive and carminative. To this we have to add its high content of an alkaloid such as piperine, responsible for its flavor and which contributes to reducing blood fat levels and blocking the formation of new fat cells.
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| Main functionality: It is rich in calcium, iron, potassium, proteins, iodine, zinc, magnesium and vitamins of groups A, B, C, D and K. For this reason, this seasoning is good for improving bone health and to prevent anemia due to iron deficiency (iron deficiency). In addition, it is very useful for people who want to control sugar levels, reduce cholesterol or prevent colon cancer. | |
| Secondary functionality: Helps improve digestion thanks to its ability to stimulate hydrochloric acid and other gastric juices. Furthermore, thanks to its carminative effects, it prevents the appearance of gas, helps its elimination and combats bloating and flatulence. White pepper also contains high levels of dietary fiber, which is very beneficial for regulating intestinal transit, combating constipation, contributing to the expulsion of cholesterol and controlling obesity. It has diaphoretic effects, with great diuretic benefits. Thus, they stimulate sweating, urination and the elimination of toxins through urine and sweat. Thanks to this, it makes the formation of kidney stones difficult. | |
Nutritional table:
| Componentes / Components | Por 100g / Per 100g |
| Calorías / Calories | 296 kcal |
| Agua / Water | 6 g |
| Carbohidratos / Carbohydrates | 68.61 g |
| Proteínas / Proteins | 10.4 g |
| Grasa / Total fat | 2.12 g |
| Fibra / Fiber | 26.2 g |
| Ceniza / Ash | - |
| Calcio / Calcium | 265 mg |
| Fósforo / Phosphorus | 176 mg |
| Hierro / Iron | 14.31 mg |
| Tiamina / Thiamine | 0.022 mg |
| Riboflavina / Rivoflavin | 0.126 mg |
| Niacina / Niacin | 0.212 mg |
| Ácido ascórbico / Ascorbic acid | 21 mg |