Long Pepper
Product Details
One
half ounce, whole peppercorn.100% Certified USDA Organic & Kosher.
Long Pepper (Piper Longum) has a slender, spike-like shape. Unlike
its close relative, black pepper, long pepper's origins are shrouded in
mystery. Archaeological evidence suggests its use in India, while written
records from Greece and Rome mention it as a prized spice traded along the Silk
Road. During the Middle Ages, long pepper remained a valuable commodity in
Europe, fetching higher prices than black pepper at times.
In traditional medicine, Ayurvedic practitioners value it for
its warming properties and use it to treat respiratory problems, digestive
issues, and inflammatory conditions. Chinese medicine incorporates it into
herbal formulas for pain relief and to promote circulation.
Across Asia, long pepper adds a complex flavor profile to savory
dishes, with notes of pepper, cinnamon, and cloves. Its subtle heat and warming
effect make it a favored ingredient in curries, stews, and stir-fries. In
Europe, long pepper was historically used in similar ways to black pepper, but
its popularity waned somewhat after the Columbian Exchange introduced black
pepper from the Americas. Today, long pepper is experiencing a resurgence in
interest among chefs seeking unique and flavorful spices.
In some traditions, it was burned as incense during rituals or
carried as an amulet to ward off evil spirits and negative influences.
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