Black pepper energizes the digestive fire, agni to destroy toxins and is a

powerful digestive stimulant.  It is a good antidote to cold food like cucumbers and aids digestion of all raw food.  It can add zest and flavor to any dish with its warm and pleasing taste.  This staple spice grows in tropical Kerala in Southwest India, picked when green and sun dried. 

Black pepper complements any food, especially tomato.  It is wonderful in plain yogurt, rice, soups, stews. 

5 oz