Pepper is a spice made from a berry from the vine piper nigrum l. which
produces black and white pepper. black pepper is picked slightly
underripe and dried, during which time the characteristic black,
wrinkled appearance is attained. white pepper is picked fully ripe and
dried, after which the outer hull is removed by attrition to expose
the white core. it is used in meat, vegetables, soups, and salads.
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Depending on the form in which it is used (i.e., extract of the whole plant versus extract of just the fruit, or as juice, powder or resin) a wide range of therapeutic properties are attributed to pepper (Capsicum annuum). extract from the whole plant can help mask odor, is tonic, and also serves to improve skin condition. In a skin care formulation, extract from the fruit can be used for anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, astringent, and skin-protecting properties. In hair care products, it could be used as an anti-dandruff and hair-conditioning ingredient. The juice, powder, and resin forms are all considered skin conditioning. Among pepper’s constituents are carotenoids, capsaicin, volatile oil, organic acids, vitamin C, flavonoids (e.g., rutin), and mineral salts.
