Black pepper or pimienta in Spanish, is the world’s most traded spice, and is one of the most common spices added to cuisines around the world. The plant has a variety of species such as white, red, green, or even pink pepper. One tablespoon of ground black pepper contains moderate amounts of vitamin K – 13% of the daily value or DV, iron – 10% DV, and manganese – 18% DV, with trace amounts of other essential nutrients, protein, and dietary fibre.Like many eastern spices, pepper was historically both a seasoning and a traditional medicine.Fun Fact! Black peppercorns were found stuffed in the nostrils of Ramesses II, placed there as part of the mummification rituals shortly after his death in 1213 BCE.
