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Cracked Black Pepper

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Black pepper is a whole-food spice with extensive culinary history. GRAS as spice; the active component piperine has been studied for various health effects but at culinary levels there are no concerns.

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What it is

Coarsely cracked dried fruit of Piper nigrum.

Spice and flavoring; pungent principle is piperine.

What regulators actually say

"Spices and other natural seasonings... Pepper, black, Piper nigrum."

"Spices, pepper, black - nutrient profile includes manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin K."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as spice (21 CFR 182.10)

European Union — EFSA

Traditional culinary spice

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