HEALTH BENEFITS OF CLOVES
- Rich in antioxidants – Piperine and other plant compounds help protect cells from oxidative stress.
- Supports digestion – Black pepper can stimulate digestive enzymes and may help the body break down food.
- May improve nutrient absorption – Piperine can increase the absorption or bioavailability of certain compounds, most famously curcumin from turmeric.
- Anti-inflammatory properties – Piperine has demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity, although much of the evidence comes from laboratory and animal studies.
- Good source of manganese – Black pepper provides manganese along with smaller amounts of other minerals.
- High in dietary fibre – Whole pepper is naturally fibre-rich, although the amount normally eaten in a meal is quite small.
- May support metabolic health – Early research is investigating piperine’s effects on blood glucose and lipid metabolism, but evidence isn’t strong enough to claim that black pepper treats cholesterol or diabetes.
- Adds flavour without much sodium – A useful way to increase flavour while reducing reliance on added salt.
USES
- Seasoning meat, chicken and fish
- Added to soups, stews and curries
- Used in sauces, gravies and marinades
- Freshly ground over salads, vegetables and pasta
- Used in spice rubs and seasoning blends
- Added whole to pickles, brines and preserves
- Used in stocks and broths
- Crushed for pepper-crusted steaks and m
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Ingredients: Whole Black peppercorns
- Origin: Vietnam
- Grade: 550G/L
Typical Nutritional Information — per 100g
- Energy: 1,050 kJ / 251 kcal
- Protein: 10.4 g
- Total Fat: 3.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 64.0 g
- Total Sugars: 0.6 g
- Dietary Fibre: 25.3 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Calcium: 433 mg
- Iron: 9.7 mg
- Potassium: 1,330 mg
