Description
Voatsiperifery or Wild Pepper from Madagascar
Voatsiperifery is a wild pepper that grows in the forests of South Madagascar. It is harvested from vines and is known for its fine and fragrant aroma. Its spicy taste gives it a unique flavor, making it popular for seasoning dishes and various other uses.
Cultivation of Wild Pepper or Voatsiperifery
Wild pepper grows on tall trees (vines about 20 to 30 meters high). It is cultivated in a hot and humid climate, mainly in the southeastern regions of Madagascar. Its cultivation takes place in a wild environment, as the name suggests. Harvesting is done by hand, and one of the conditions for fruiting is light, which is why vines at higher altitudes bear fruit.
Description of Voatsiperifery
Voatsiperifery is a combination of two words: “voa”, meaning fruit, and “tsiperifery”, which is the name of the Piper borbonense vine family. It is a variety of tail pepper that grows in tropical forest climates. It resembles Cubeb pepper from Southeast Asia, with small grains and longer stems. Renowned for its unique fragrance, wild pepper has a floral and woody aroma. Its color depends on its level of ripeness (white, black, red).
History of Wild Pepper from Madagascar
Voatsiperifery is a pepper that grows wild on vines climbing over 20 meters in the heart of the tropical forest in Southeast Madagascar. It was discovered a few decades ago. It is also cultivated on the islands of Réunion and Mauritius but only exists in the wild in Madagascar. Due to its challenging harvest, this pepper is considered one of the rare peppers in the world. It is best consumed crushed rather than ground and is often used in cooking as a seasoning.
Benefits of Wild Pepper
Wild pepper from Madagascar has multiple health and well-being benefits:
- Voatsiperifery is a good antibacterial and antiseptic.
- It is rich in antioxidants.
- It is a natural antispasmodic.
- It aids digestion by reducing bloating.
- It is also a formidable ally for weight loss.
- It is an excellent preventive measure for insomnia and anxiety.
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