Ingredient

Black Peppers

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Black pepper is used as a spice to add pungency and flavor to foods. …

What it is

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae. The fruit of the vine, called a peppercorn, is dried and used as a spice. It is native to South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Why it's used

Black pepper is used as a spice to add pungency and flavor to foods. It is widely used in savory dishes, including meats, vegetables, soups, and sauces. It can also be used in some sweet dishes and baked goods.

Health notes

Black pepper is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It contains piperine, which may affect nutrient absorption. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated black pepper and its extracts, but did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI). Research into potential health benefits, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, is ongoing.

Allergen info

Black pepper is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Black Peppers

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Target Stores Asian-Style Grilling Sauce, Ginger Orange Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 147kcal 2.9Protein 4.4Fat 26.5Carbs Gold's Pure Foods LLC Zesty Sauces & Mixes, Original Alcohol 23kcal 1.1Protein 0Fat 4.5Carbs Mizkan America, Inc. Bertolli, Meal Soup For 2, Tomato Florentine & Tortellini With Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 47% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 124kcal 6.8Protein 5.9Fat 10.9Carbs Walgreens Co. Grilled Eggplant With Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich, Mozzarella Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 177kcal 7.5Protein 8.3Fat 17.8Carbs Colonna Brothers Shoprite, Flavored Italian Style Bread Crumbs Bread & Muffin Mixes 382kcal 14.7Protein 4.4Fat 70.6Carbs Handy International Inc. Crab & Shrimp Cakes Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 212kcal 11.8Protein 15.3Fat 7.1Carbs The Kroger Co. Kroger, Selects, Southwest Style Salsa Tortilla Wraps Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 42% DV per serving 188kcal 7.1Protein 7.1Fat 23.5Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Birds Eye, Sauced & Lightly Seasoned Vegetables Corn Frozen Vegetables 84kcal 2.4Protein 2.4Fat 13.2Carbs Pulmuone Foods USA, Inc. Tri Color Tortelloni Pasta Dinners High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 300kcal 14Protein 9Fat 38Carbs Andrew Robbins Holdings LLC Barbecue Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 109kcal 0Protein 0Fat 28.1Carbs Elki Corporation Gourmet Corn & Black Bean Salsa Dips & Salsa 62kcal 3.1Protein 0Fat 9.4Carbs Christopher Bean Coffee Andean Soup, Andean Other Soups 38kcal 1.8Protein 1.2Fat 4.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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