Black pepper is a typical tropical spice that is generally used as a spice in cooking and also in traditional medicine (herbs). This spice, which has the Latin name Piper nigrum, also contains B vitamins, folate, vitamin E, zinc, and various types of antioxidants, such as lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, terpenoids, alkaloids, polyphenols, and flavonoids. In addition, black pepper also contains substances that have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.
