Peppercorn is the fruit produced by the pepper plant, which is dried and turned into a spice. Peppercorns come in three varieties: green, white and black. Green peppercorns are unripened, while white peppercorns are nearly ripe but have had their skins removed. Black peppercorns have been fully cooked and dried.1
Peppercorn Health Uses and Health Benefits
Peppercorn health benefits include having an active compound which has shown to prevent colon cancer cell growth and even kill them off. Peppercorns can also help improve digestion by alleviating symptoms of heartburn and gas. And because they can help to stabilize blood sugar levels, peppercorns are useful in diabetes prevention.1
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