Batak Pepper ( Andaliman ) - Merica Batak
The Surprising Benefits of Andaliman, the Batak's Typical Cooking Seasoning requires andaliman as an indispensable spice. Andaliman has a soft but "biting" citrus aroma that causes a dry or numb sensation on the tongue, even though it is not as hot as chili or pepper. The feeling of discharge on the tongue is due to the presence of hydroxy-alpha-sanshool in this spice. Andaliman is the source of polyphenolic compounds, monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, and quinones. In addition, andaliman also contains essential oils such as geraniol, linalool, cineol, and citronellal which cause a combination of mint and lemon odor. For nutritional content and composition, Andaliman contains 99 kilocalories of energy, 4.6 grams of protein, 18 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fat, 383 milligrams of calcium, 107 milligrams of phosphorus, and 2.9 milligrams of iron. In addition, the Andaliman also contains 0 IU of vitamin A, 3 milligrams of vitamin B1 and 14.7 milligrams of vitamin C. The r...