Used in multiple popular recipes
Ingredient Information
Name
Fresh coarse ground black pepper
Category
Especias y Hierbas
Popularity
646 recipes
Status
Inactive
Description
Fresh coarsely ground black pepper is an essential seasoning in cooking that adds a spicy and aromatic flavor, enhancing the profile of numerous recipes. It is obtained from the dried and partially crushed berries of the Piper nigrum plant, native to the Malabar region of India, which is the largest historical producer of pepper in the world.
This coarse and freshly ground variety is characterized by maintaining a granular texture that releases a more pronounced aroma and a more potent flavor, ideal for dishes that require a visible and robust spice touch, such as stews, meats, marinades, and salads.
Among its properties, it stands out for its ability to stimulate digestion and its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, thanks to piperine, the active compound responsible for its pungency. Furthermore, black pepper helps improve the absorption of certain nutrients, such as the curcumin found in turmeric.
Regarding synonyms in Spanish from Latin America, this spice can be found under names such as "pimienta negra molida gruesa", "pimienta negra recién molida", or simply "pimienta gruesa", although the term "black pepper" is the most commonly used and recognized in most countries.