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Black Pepper

Black pepper is a pungent dried spice used whole, cracked, or ground to season savory and sweet foods.

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About Black Pepper

Black pepper is the dried fruit of the pepper vine, usually harvested before full maturity and processed until its surface becomes dark, wrinkled, and aromatic. It seasons savoury foods and some sweet preparations. It is sold as whole peppercorns, cracked pieces, or ground powder.

Its flavour is pungent, warm, and woody, with possible citrus, resinous, or smoky notes that vary with origin, maturity, and storage. Whole or cracked peppercorns flavour brines, stocks, pickles, sauces, and spice mixtures; ground pepper acts more quickly in cooking or at the table.

Freshly ground pepper is generally more aromatic and texturally noticeable than packaged powder. Whole peppercorns can remain visible or be removed after infusing, while cracking and grinding increase their immediate seasoning effect. Different grades and storage conditions alter intensity.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Local names for black pepper

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English

Black Pepper

English

black pepper (ground)

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English

black pepper (whole or pieces)

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English

black pepper powder

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Black Pepper nutrition & diet

Black Pepper nutritional value

Spices, pepper, black

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
251kcal
Protein
10.4g
Carbs
64.0g
Fat
3.3g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use the reference that matches black peppercorns as whole, cracked, or ground, since preparation affects the amount used and the edible material represented. Assess pepper as a seasoning within the dish rather than as a standalone portion, especially when blended with salt or other spices.

Compare the right form: Reference should match dried black peppercorns in the stated whole, cracked, or ground form, without added salt or spice blends.

Diet considerations

Black pepper is a plant-derived spice from dried peppercorns. Plain pepper is compatible with plant-based diets, but commercial blends may include salt, cereal carriers, dairy powders, or other ingredients. Its carbohydrate contribution is generally portion-dependent because culinary use is typically small, though the finished dish determines compatibility.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, pepper, black ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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