Journey of taste: Kebab sugar keeps the digestive system healthy, also enhances the taste of food, history is interesting

Swad Ka Safarnama: Kebab is a spice for Chinese food which is also used as medicine. It is actually similar to black (round) chili, but it has more aroma and less pungency. It adds better taste to the food. Its intake keeps the digestive system healthy and also keeps the respiratory system better. This is an exotic spice, which is now being liked in India as well.

That’s why this kebab is called Chinese

Kebab is Chinese (Cubeb) so close to black pepper, but why does it have such a strange name in India? The reason for this is that due to the bad pronunciation of English, its name became Kebab and it is said that it came to India from China, hence the name of the country was also associated with it, hence it was called Kebab Chinese. It is similar in appearance to black pepper, only with a fragrant tail attached to it, which makes it stand out. The special thing is that black pepper originated in India, but the origin of Chinese kebab has nothing to do with India.

This brown and black colored spice has a lot of fragrance but it is less pungent in taste. In some regions, the taste of Kebab Sugar is also found to be pungent. Its specialty is that it fills different smell and taste in food, especially non-veg. Food becomes delicious by its use. In some countries, kebab sugar is also used to flavor cigarettes.

Originated from Java-Sumatra and spread all over the world

There are two-three roots of the origin of Kebab Chinese. It is a crop of tropical region. Food historians believe that it is an insular product and originated thousands of years ago in Java-Sumatra, hence it is also called Java Pepper. Theophrastus, a Greek botanist born in the 4th century BC, mentions it and associates it with cinnamon and cassia (Amaltas) as an ingredient in aromatic confections. It is also believed that it reached India only through China. Years ago, it had made its mark in Arab countries as well and there it was used to make aroma and different types of spices in non-veg dishes, especially kebabs etc.

It is used as a spice for food in Indonesia and Africa. It is not very popular in India, because black pepper is seen as its substitute. But it is widely used in South India. It is also believed that it was being used a lot during the reign of Awadh. The special thing is that Kebab sugar has been used in medicinal form in Europe.

Helps digest food containing cholesterol

Kebab sugar has been considered extremely beneficial for the body. It produces a special type of oil, which has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Renowned Ayurvedacharya Dr. RP Parashar believes that it not only adds aroma and taste to the food, but also benefits the body. It is very beneficial for the stomach, because it has a special ability to keep the digestive system (Gastritis) healthy. It helps in digesting food containing cholesterol.

Medicinal properties are found in Kebab sugar. image-canva

Ayurveda has also accepted it as having antiseptic properties and believed that its use reduces respiratory disorders. It reduces the effects of cough and bronchitis (inflammation in the airways of the lungs). The special type of oil found in it prevents urinary tract infection. Kebab sugar has been considered hot, so it is considered useful in cold conditions. Since it has anti-inflammatory properties.

Also prevents bad breath

Ingredients that naturally relieve fatigue are also found in Kebab Sugar. It is full of aroma and is considered to have antiseptic properties, so it is beneficial in problems related to teeth and gums, as well as helps in preventing Halitosis. Its use also gives relief in dizziness, headache and migraine. The anti-inflammatory properties found in it reduce the pain caused by inflammation. In ancient times, it was also used as an aphrodisiac herb. Kebab sugar also has the ability to strengthen bones. Kebab sugar is used as food to enhance the taste of both sweet and spicy dishes. Just like mace, cardamom etc are used in hot spices, sugar is also added to that. Normally, there is no side effect of its consumption, but if consumed in excess, it makes the taste of the mouth dry and can also cause headache and irritability. Can also upset the stomach.

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