Pepper pink peas

Pink peppercorns are considered a fairly popular variety of spices that are actively used in the culinary traditions of many states on planet Earth. Often, pink peppers, along with black, green, as well as white, are included in the famous spice mixture called "Four Peppers. " Interestingly, often for pink pepper give out specially processed and ripened fruits of black pepper.

However, only the spice that was produced from the fruits of two species of plants - Schinus molle and Schinus terebinthifolius - can be called pink pepper. Peruvian pepper or Shimus soft belongs to the Sumach family of trees, the fruits of which are used in cooking. Researchers call the region of South America the birthplace of Peruvian pink pepper. Over time, the plant spread to Mexico, and then migrated to South Africa, where pink pepper is considered primarily an aggressive weed plant.

Peruvian pink pepper is native to the United States, Australia, as well as the Hawaiian Islands and Puerto Rico. Interestingly, Peruvian pink pepper has found application not only in cooking. This was made possible by the plant's distinctive properties. Rose pepper infusion with peas is used as a natural flavor in the process of preparing drinks. The second known species of Brazilian pink pepper or Sinus pistachloris also belongs to the Sumakhov family, therefore it is considered the closest relative of Peruvian pepper.

In its appearance, the plant Sinus pistachloris is a small tree that rarely exceeds in height and 10 meters. Dried whole fruits of Brazilian pepper are used in cooking. The birthplace of Brazilian pink pepper is considered to be the region of Southeast Brazil, as well as Paraguay and Northern Argentina. Pink peppercorns differ from other varieties of peppercorns in their origin. the whole point is that pink peppercorns do not belong to the fruits of peppermint.

Pink peppers are berries that resemble their appearance, as well as the taste and aroma of pepper. It is also worth noting that Brazilian pink peppers are sour in taste and somewhat resemble cranberry berries. Best of all, pink peppercorns are combined with the taste of meat and fish dishes. In addition, pink pepper is perfect for poultry dishes.

In some countries, pink pepper is considered an indispensable attribute of national sweets, confectionery, as well as drinks. Pink pepper is used not only in cooking, but also in medicine. As it turned out, pink pepper has a favorable effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the cardiovascular system of the human body.