Madagascar Pink Pepper Tree Schinus Soft Beans 100% Natural (500 g)

Pink pepper is not actually a full-fledged pepper. Grown in Madagascar, it is native to the island of Réunion and is also known as "Bourbon Pepper". The Schinus Molle, up to seven metres tall, is often grown as an ornamental tree for its berries, which only turn red when they are dried. When the berry is completely pink, it is collected in clusters and sorted into scissors, then dried or pickled with water and salt Health: Used since ancient times by the people of Madagascar for its medicinal properties. It is a cure-all tonic for bronchitis. It also has diuretic properties and appears effective in treating toothache, rheumatism and menstrual pain. Pink pepper offers a sweet taste at first glance, then aromatic, spicy and hot.Pink pepper promotes digestion as it is stomachic, tonic and stimulating. Due to its antiseptic power it has been used by folk medicine to treat wounds and infections Cuisine: Contains essential oil, resin and tannin; berries are used to flavor syrups, vinegars and various beverages, as well as being added to wine. At the moment, it is more common in French than in Italian cuisine, its delicate aroma is ideal for flavouring fish, white meat, yogurt sauces, savory cakes and eggs. It is used in the typical Tuscan ham called Orecchione.