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Black Pepper Powder
Bring bold, aromatic flavor to your cooking with premium black pepper powder. Sourced from carefully cultivated peppercorns, this versatile spice adds a warm, pungent taste that enhances both everyday meals and gourmet dishes.
Often called the “king of spices,” black pepper is a kitchen essential found in cuisines around the world. Ground from sun-dried peppercorns, it delivers a sharp, savory bite that pairs perfectly with meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, and more.
Whether you’re seasoning at the stove or sprinkling at the table, black pepper powder is the classic companion to salt and a must-have for every spice rack.
Some research suggests that Black Pepper may contain the following constituents:
- Minerals: Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper
- Vitamins: Thiamin, Vitamin B-6, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folate (DFE), Vitamin A (IU), Vitamin A (RAE), Choline, Betaine, Vitamin K (phylloquinone), Beta Carotene, Alpha Carotene, Beta Cryptoxanthin, Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), Lycopene, Lutein & Zeaxanthin, Tocopherol, gamma
- Lipids: Phytosterols
- Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Proline, Serine
- Piperine, Piperonal
Suggested Use: Add a dash to any food, soups, or sauce.
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum.
Other Names: Black Pepper, Blanc Poivre, Extrait de Poivre, Grain de Poivre, Hu Jiao, Kali Mirchi, Kosho, Krishna, Marich, Maricha, Pepe, Pepper, Pepper Extract, Pepper Plant, Peppercorn, Pfeffer, Pimenta, Pimienta, Pimienta Negra y Pimienta Blanca, Piper, Piper nigrum, Piperine, Poivre, Poivre Noir, Poivre Noir et Blanc, Poivre Noir et Poivre Blanc, Poivrier, Vellaja, White Pepper.
Parts Used: Whole Fruit.
Ingredients: Raw Black Pepper.
Origin: Grown and dried in Indonesia. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.
Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.
How to Maintain Optimum Freshness
- This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
- Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
- Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.
This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:
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