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Pepper

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Pepper is a whole-food spice used in negligible amounts (typically <1g per serving). No documented hazard at culinary intake.

Found in

7,166 products

What it is

Dried fruit (peppercorns) of Piper nigrum, ground or whole, used as a spice; or generic term for capsicum peppers.

Spice that contributes pungency and flavor; piperine is the active pungent compound in black pepper.

Why it's flagged

very rare allergic reactions

What regulators actually say

"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use, within the meaning of section 409 of the Act, include pepper, black; pepper, white."

21 CFR 182.10 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Listed as GRAS spice under 21 CFR 182.10.

European Union — EFSA

Authorized as flavoring/spice; no additive regulation needed.

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