Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Pepper is the dried berry of Piper nigrum and the world's most popular spice.

The vine - which can grow up to ten feet tall - is indigenous to India and Asia.

Black pepper, the spiciest variety, is made from berries that are picked unripe. The berries used for white pepper are ripened on the vine and soaked so that their outer hulls are easily removed. Green peppercorns are immature berries which are freeze-dried or packed in brine for preservation.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=27,618

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn

Selecting and Storing

Select whole, cracked and coarsely or finely ground black or white peppercorns. Whole dried peppercorns can be stored in a cool, dark place for about a year. Ground pepper will retain its flavor for about 4 months.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-tsp(s) PEPPER,BLACK

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 5.67

Calories: 5

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.07 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	3 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	1.3 g	*
Sugars	0.01 g	*
Fiber	0.53 g	*
Protein	0.22 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	6 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.42mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.01 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	3.3 mg	4%
Folate	0.2 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.02 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	8.7 mg	1%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.58 mg	3%
Magnesium	3.9 mg	1%
Manganese	0.11 mg	6%
Phosphorous	3.5 mg	0%
Potassium	25.2 mg	1%
Selenium	0.06 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.88 mg	0%
Zinc	0.03 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	3.1 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0.96 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	4.1 mcg
Lycopene	0.12 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).