Pinhead Black Pepper: A Tiny Spice

Have you ever heard of pinhead pepper? This tiny spice offers a flavor that can tantalize your taste buds the same way as black pepper. Let’s discover more about pinhead black pepper in the following post of HAVIGO.

1. What is Pinhead Pepper?

First of all, pinhead pepper is different from black pepper. While black pepper is from ripe pepper fruits, pepper pinheads are underdeveloped or broken pepper fruits. Producers process it the same as black pepper. It has a black color and spicy aroma. However, it has a tiny shape and no seed inside, a little bit bigger than ground pepper. It is widely appreciated for its aroma, taste, and mild hotness.

2. Why choose Pinhead Pepper?

Intense flavor: Pinhead pepper still offers a burst of spicy flavor. It adds depth and warmth to various dishes. It has a pungent, spicy flavor with earthy and slightly citrusy notes. 

Versatility: People can still use it in a wide range of dishes, from savory to sweet. Also, you can use it in both whole and ground forms.

• Whole: Use them in marinades, rubs, and soups for a burst of flavor.
• Ground: Perfect for seasoning dishes like stews, curries, and pasta sauces.

3. Health benefits of Pinhead Pepper

Like black pepper, pinhead pepper also contains pepperine compounds. Therefore, it potentially offers many health benefits.

Antioxidant: Pinhead pepper contains a potent antioxidant. It helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Excessive free radical damage leads to inflammation, premature aging, heart disease, and certain cancers. So, adding black pepper to your diet may help prevent or delay the harmful effects of free radicals.

Anti-Inflammatory: Inflammation is related to various health conditions, including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Piperine, the main active compound in black pepper, may contribute to reducing inflammation.

Brain health: Piperine has demonstrated potential benefits for degenerative brain conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease in animal studies. Although we need further research, including pinhead black pepper in your diet might support brain function.

4. How to store properly

Dried pinhead pepper can maintain its flavor and aroma for a long time when stored properly. Here’s how:   

• Suitable container: Select a clean, airtight container with glass or ceramic material. Avoid using plastic containers, as they can absorb odors.
• Storage place: Store it in a cool, dark place. Keep the container away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and humidity.
• Tight seal: Ensure the container is tightly sealed to prevent air and moisture.
• Label: Label storage containers with the date to track the age of the pepper.

Pinhead black pepper has an aroma, taste, and mild hotness that are generally preferred by certain groups of people. It is also cost-saving when compared to whole black pepper while the quality doesn’t show big differences.

About us

Havigo Company Limited operates in the field of agricultural export. We wish to bring high-quality Vietnamese agricultural products such as spices, rice, beans, and fruits… to the world. We supply you with high-quality products at the best price. If you find interested in importing Pinhead Black Pepper from Vietnam, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for better support via WhatsApp: +84 979 58 58 56.