Ingredient

Including Pepper

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Pepper is primarily used as a flavoring agent in a wide variety of savory …

What it is

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine native to India. Its dried berries, called peppercorns, are used whole or ground as a spice. The spice is known for its pungent, slightly sweet flavor and aroma.

Why it's used

Pepper is primarily used as a flavoring agent in a wide variety of savory and some sweet dishes. It adds a pungent kick and depth of flavor. It is commonly found in processed meats, soups, sauces, spice blends, and seasoning mixes.

Health notes

Pepper is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is widely consumed in typical dietary amounts without known adverse health effects. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated pepper and its extracts. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns at levels typically found in food.

Allergen info

Pepper is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

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Mansmith Enterprises, Inc. Low Sodium Poultry Spice Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Byerly Foods International Chef-Crafted Soup, Minestrone Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 39kcal 1.8Protein 1.2Fat 5.3Carbs Mansmith Enterprises, Inc. Low Sodium Gourmet Poultry Spice Herbs & Spices 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Byerly Foods International White Bean With Turkey Soup Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 78kcal 4.2Protein 3.5Fat 7.4Carbs Isernio's Sausage Co. Premium Mild Italian Sausage Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 221kcal 17.9Protein 16.8Fat 0Carbs Isernio's Sausage Co. Hot Italian Sausage Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 221kcal 17.9Protein 16.8Fat 1.1Carbs Thousand Hills Cattle Company Wild Rice Hickory Smoked 100% Grass Fed Beef Sausage, Wild Rice Hickory Smoked Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 238kcal 14.3Protein 19.1Fat 3.6Carbs Excalibur Seasoning Co., Ltd. Santa Maria Tri Tip Seasoning Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Supervalu, Inc. Summit Extra Pale Ale Beer Bratwurst Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 286kcal 22.3Protein 20.5Fat 0.9Carbs Jerry's Enterprises Inc. Green Onion Bratwurst, Green Onion Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 274kcal 21.2Protein 20.4Fat 0.9Carbs Isernio's Sausage Co. Isernio's, Italian Chicken Sausage Poultry, Chicken & Turkey High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 116kcal 18.9Protein 3.7Fat 1.1Carbs Y-T Packing Co. Italian Style Beef, Italian Style Other Frozen Meats 129kcal 29.4Protein 4.1Fat 0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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