black pepper
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Trigger checker for black pepper
See black pepper rated across every trigger — FODMAP, histamine, salicylate, oxalate, tyramine and more — plus diet compatibility, all in one quick ingredient profile.
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Serving size, prep, and portion notes for black pepper
Black pepper is the seasoning people are surprised to see flagged, because it seems too small to matter. The real issue is that it is rated high in salicylates, so even a light grind adds up if you are salicylate sensitive. It also gets grouped with nightshades on AIP diets and removed early, even though black pepper (Piper nigrum) is not botanically a nightshade at all.
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Rated high in salicylates, so it can contribute to headaches, itching or flushing in salicylate-sensitive people even in small pinches / Excluded early on AIP protocols as a seed-based spice, which is why it is often lumped in with the nightshades / Commonly mistaken for a nightshade, but it is Piper nigrum from the pepper vine, unrelated to bell peppers, chili or potato / Easy to overlook because it is added by habit to almost everything, so it hides in restaurant and packaged food
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FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for black pepper?
Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.
Is black pepper generally well tolerated?
Salicylates (High) and FODMAPs (Low) Start with those if you react.
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