Lemon Pepper

Lemon pepper is a seasoning blend that combines dried lemon zest or powder with black peppercorns. The ingredients are typically ground together to create a pungent, citrusy, and slightly spicy flavor profile. It is used to add a bright, zesty taste to a variety of dishes.

Manufacturers use lemon pepper primarily as a flavoring agent to enhance the taste of foods. It is commonly found in spice rubs for meats and seafood, as a seasoning for vegetables, and as an ingredient in salad dressings, marinades, and snack foods like chips and pretzels.

Lemon pepper is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. It is not typically associated with adverse health effects at the levels used in food. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated flavorings, but specific evaluations for this blend are not usually detailed. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns from typical consumption.