Black Pepper Extract: The Small Spice With a Big Role
A pinch of this spice sits on most tables. As an extract, it plays a supporting role.
Where pepper grows
Black pepper comes from Piper nigrum, a climbing vine native to southern India. Today it grows in India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Brazil.
What gives it bite
The sharp taste comes mainly from piperine, a compound found in the dried berries.
How the extract is made
Farmers dry the berries in the sun until they turn black. Makers then draw the plant compounds out into a concentrated extract.
Why it is named for HoneyPower
Black pepper extract is the sixth key ingredient on the product graphic, where it is described as a partner to the other plant ingredients.* Read the black pepper extract profile.
Sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely
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