Small grain, big personality.
Black pepper is the world's most traded spice for a reason. Freshly cracked, it adds sharp heat, woody aroma and depth to almost anything. Its heat comes from a compound called piperine.
Key benefits
- Flavour booster: a little pepper makes savoury food taste fuller.
- Piperine: studies suggest it can help the body absorb some nutrients, such as curcumin from turmeric.
- Fresh is best: cracked at the last second, it smells and tastes far stronger.
Fun fact
Pepper was once so valuable that it was used as currency.
Where you will find it at Pookie
General information only, not medical advice. Nutrition values on our menu are estimates.