Peppercorn
A peppercorn is a dried black-pepper fruit used whole, cracked or ground as a pungent seasoning, with white and green forms produced differently.
About Peppercorn
Peppercorn commonly refers to the dried fruit of black pepper, used whole or ground as a pungent seasoning. Whole peppercorns are added to cooking liquids and marinades, while cracked or ground pepper is used at the table and in recipes.
The small, round dried berries are wrinkled and dark when sold as black pepper; other processing produces distinct white and green peppercorn forms. Their aroma is warm and sharp, with a biting, lingering heat. Nutrition comparisons should distinguish peppercorns from blends or prepared pepper sauces, and note whether measurements are for whole or ground spice.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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Local names for peppercorn
Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.
Black peppercorn
Pimienta negra en grano
Poivre noir en grains
Peppercorns
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Peppercorn nutrition & diet
Peppercorn nutritional value
Reference: Pepper, black
Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.
- Calories
- 277kcal
- Protein
- 10.4g
- Carbs
- 38.7g
- Fat
- 3.3g
Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.
Whole, ground, green, and white peppercorns are different processed forms; prepared blends and sauces include other ingredients and should not be compared as plain pepper.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Vegetarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Pescatarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Keto · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Paleo · Not established
- The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
- 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: Norwegian Food Composition Table — 12.111 ↗. 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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