Black Pepper Extract and HoneyPower™
Black pepper extract takes the spice from your kitchen table and concentrates it.
In brief
- From the pepper vine, Piper nigrum
- Piperine is its best-known compound
- Often paired with other plant ingredients
- Named on the HoneyPower product graphic
What it is
Black pepper comes from the dried berries of Piper nigrum, a climbing vine native to southern India. The sharp bite comes mainly from a compound called piperine. An extract gathers that compound and others from the berry into a concentrated form.
Where it comes from
Pepper vines now grow across India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Brazil. Farmers pick the green berries and dry them in the sun until they turn black and wrinkled. Extract makers then draw out the plant compounds.
Why it is in HoneyPower
Black pepper extract is the sixth key ingredient on the HoneyPower product graphic, where it is described as a partner to the other plant ingredients.* The Supplement Facts panel on your HoneyPower bottle lists the exact formula and amounts. Black Pepper Extract: The Small Spice With a Big Role goes deeper.
Worth knowing
- Piperine gives pepper its bite
- Piper nigrum is a climbing vine
- Often paired with other plants in supplements
- The exact amount is on the Supplement Facts panel
Easy ways to explore it
- Read the black pepper guide
- Look for Piper nigrum or piperine on labels
- Compare it with pure honey, another pantry name
Keeps company with
Black pepper extract keeps company with:
Public sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely
Common questions
What is piperine?
It is the main compound that gives black pepper its bite.
Is black pepper extract the same as pepper from the grinder?
No. An extract is a concentrated form made from the berries.
Where is the amount listed?
On the Supplement Facts panel on your bottle.
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