Black pepper

Flavor

Sharp, piney, and hot.

Culinary use

• Grind it over eggs, vegetables, beans, and salads.
• A pinch is enough for most plates.

Combinations

Almost any savory dish, including turmeric and lemon.

Traditional association

Sometimes paired with turmeric in traditional cooking. That pairing is a flavor custom on this page, not a medical instruction.

Cooking spice or supplement

Ground pepper in food is not a supplement. Do not take pepper extracts based on this guide.