What is the Difference between Uziza Seed and Regular Black pepper? By Yeside Adesiyun Wednesday , August 29 th , 2018 Black peppercorns (piper nigrum) Black pepper or black peppercorns is a well-researched dried fruit of the flowering piper vine. It is well known for the piperine it contains which is responsible for that pungent taste it has. Piperine has been strongly associated with reduced inflammation and oxidative stress and its many benefits in the fight against diseases such as cancers have been studied. Piperine when combined with curcumin (bioactive compound in turmeric), makes curcumin more bioavailable. Together, they form a powerful combo of antioxidants. Fresh and unripe peppercorns (piper nigrum) Black pepper ( piper nigrum ) is native to Kerala in South West India though it grows well in the tropics. However, Vietnam happens to be the largest producer and exporter. In Africa, we have a specie called the Piper guine...
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