Negro Pepper

Product Name: Negro Pepper

Botanical Name: Xylopia aethiopica

Tariff – HS Code: 81371200

Local Productions: Approx 30,500 tonnes/Yrly

Quality Standards

The proximate analysis was performed using the standard methods and mineral contents were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry. The functional properties (bulk density, swelling capacity, water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity and foam capacity) of pulverised sample were also evaluated while the thermal properties were obtained using the mass fractions derived from the proximate compositions and the bulk density. The crude protein, crude lipids and crude fibres were 9.22±0.32%, 14.67±0.32% and 22.67± 1.63% respectively. The ash contained an appreciable amount of calcium (29.40±2.63 mg/100g), sodium (13.60±1.22 mg/100g) and magnesium (8.50±2.83 mg/100g). Negro pepper had high bulk density (435.19±18.59 kg/m 3) , swelling capacity (346.44±3.99%), water absorption capacity (91.15±1.52 %), oil absorption capacity (43.26±1.87%) and foaming capacity (1383.25±43.31%). The pH and titratable acidity values were 9 and 2.98±0.23 mg/100g, respectively while the specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity were correspondingly 1.16±0.096 KJ/kg. K, 0.16±0.03W/m. K and 0.0034±0.001m 2 /s. The present study inferred that Negro pepper might serve as a good source of protein and calorie as well as micronutrients for human consumption. Moreover, the powdered fruit has good functional properties which could suggest its use as a natural additive in food processing.

Specifications

Package

Plastic pouches and bags

Uses

Negro Pepper is of high benefit. It is used to fight disease by making use of its antimicrobial properties. It is also beneficial to mothers that have just delivered a baby this is because it removes blood clots in the womb after childbirth. Negro pepper contains vitamins which is essential for the body.

Body illness like pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma could be treated with negro pepper.

Eating negro pepper helps to destroy the growth of cancerous cells in the body. Furthermore, negro pepper can be used as pain reliever to reduce pain in the body. It can also be used to treat arthritis, rheumatism, ulcers, cold flu etc.