In Indian homes, you must have often been told to go and get black pepper and white pepper from the shop. Do you know the difference between them? Just like black pepper has benefits, white pepper is also full of benefits. The amount of nutrients in both is different. Black pepper is used more, while white pepper is used a little less. Let’s know the difference between the two and their uses…
Black pepper is used as a spice in many dishes, while white pepper is used in salads and light dishes. There is a lot of difference in the taste of both. The amount of nutrients in both is different. Black pepper is also used as an Ayurvedic medicine. Black pepper helps in keeping digestion healthy. Also, vitamin C present in black pepper increases immunity. If you are having a toothache, then using black pepper can provide relief. It also helps in keeping the heart healthy. Consuming it helps in reducing weight as well as keeps the skin healthy.
Benefits of white pepper?
If we talk about white pepper, it also has many benefits. The vitamin C and antioxidants present in it help in strengthening the immune system. White pepper contains fiber and potassium, which strengthens the digestive system. It is especially used in making salads and soups. Consumption of this pepper is very helpful for the eyes. The vitamin A present in it improves eye health. It is also very helpful in improving brain health. The antioxidants present in white pepper are good for brain health.
Where is white pepper found?
White pepper is found in tropical Asian countries. Black pepper and white pepper both come from the same plant. But they are prepared in different ways. Black pepper is made by cooking the dried raw fruit. White pepper is made by cooking and drying the ripe seeds. At the same time, black pepper is called the king of spice crops. Farmers can earn good profits by cultivating it. 90 percent of the black pepper in the country is produced in Kerala alone.
Where is the largest production of white pepper?
Indonesia is considered the largest producer of white pepper. Malaysia and Brazil convert about 10 percent and 5 percent of their black pepper into white pepper respectively. Black pepper is cultivated in India mainly in South India. Especially in Kerala, apart from this it is also cultivated in Kochi, Mysore, Maharashtra, Malabar and the hilly areas of Assam. Now it is being cultivated in Chhattisgarh as well. Apart from India, it is also cultivated in Indonesia and Sri Lanka. (With inputs from IANS)
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 19, 2024, 13:11 IST
