Black pepper is called the ‘king of spices’. Black pepper has a special importance in Indian food. Not only this, it has many medicinal properties which are also beneficial for health. People who are fond of cooking prefer to buy Gota black pepper instead of buying black pepper powder from the market. But nowadays there is so much adulteration in everything that it is difficult to understand whether it is real or fake.
In such a situation, the question arises that how do we differentiate between real and fake? Today through this article we will tell the difference between real and fake black pepper. We will also give you some tips so that you can identify them easily.
This is how to identify fake black pepper
Nowadays berries are being added to black pepper. FSSAI has come up with an easy way to identify it. Papaya seeds are mixed with black pepper.
If you want to check, first place the black pepper on the table. Then press it with your finger, the pepper that breaks is fake. But real black pepper will not break.
Real black pepper does not break easily. You will have to work very hard to break it.
To check whether black pepper is real or fake, first put it in water. The fake one will float on water and the real one will sit inside the water.
How to use black pepper in winter
Black pepper is a spice which is used in almost every household. Not only today but for centuries it has been the main spice of the world. Due to its properties and taste, it is also known as black gold. Black pepper is the most famous variety of chilli. If you consume black pepper every day, you can protect yourself from many seasonal diseases. Along with this, you can also protect yourself from many old and long standing diseases. Know here how you should consume black pepper.
How to eat black pepper?
By consuming one black pepper every day, you can improve your health and increase immunity. Because black pepper is rich in antioxidants and antiviral properties.
If women suffering from hormonal imbalance eat one black pepper with hot water on an empty stomach in the morning, they will see excellent results within a few months.
Diabetic patients can also consume black pepper on an empty stomach in the morning. This helps in maintaining the blood sugar level.
What to do to increase immunity?
You can grind one black pepper or take a pinch of black pepper powder, mix it with half a teaspoon of turmeric and one teaspoon of honey and eat it. Eat this mix one hour after dinner and before sleeping. Or consume it any time during the day, one hour after meals. This will increase immunity and prevent respiratory diseases.
In the winter season, cough, cold, sore throat, fever and now even corona troubles us. The sure shot remedy for all these problems is to consume black pepper every day in this manner. Instead of eating this mix all at once, you will get more benefits if you lick it slowly with your finger.
To avoid stress
If you have a lot of stress or are going through any other brain related problem, then after consulting the doctor, you can mix a pinch of black pepper powder in one spoon of desi cow ghee and consume it before sleeping at night. You can also drink hot milk or hot water. Apart from relieving stress, this method also helps in increasing metabolism.
read this also: Less than 6 hours of sleep can spoil your health, the risk of these diseases increases!
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