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Long pepper is sourced from Wayanad, Kerala. The Indian long pepper or piper longum is a flowering vine from the peppercorn family. It is long, black in color and resembles small, closed pine cones. Its flavour profile is similar to the pepper family as well, but with a slight variation and is hotter as well. The Indian long pepper is used widely for natural and ayurvedic medicinal purposes. It contains various essential nutrients and compounds that contribute towards better functioning of the body. Traditionally it is used to ease sore throat and indigestion and has many more benefits such as skin care and weight control. Long pepper is used as the main ingredient for cooking in Nihari, Indian, Pakistani, Malay and Thai cooking. It is also an ingredient of various pickles (achaar) and preserves.