Long pepper
What is Long pepper?
Long pepper (Piper longum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and ground as a spice. It is native to India and Indonesia. The dried fruit pods are used as a spice, often ground into a powder.
Is Long pepper vegan?
Long pepper is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Long pepper a major allergen?
Long pepper is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Long pepper used for?
Long pepper is used as a spice to add a pungent, complex flavour to foods.
Is Long pepper safe?
Long pepper is not considered a food additive in the UK and is therefore not listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Long pepper is used as a spice to add a pungent, complex flavour to foods. It is commonly found in spice mixes, marinades, and savoury dishes, particularly in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines. It can also be used in some sweet applications for a warming effect.
Health notes
Long pepper is not considered a food additive in the UK and is therefore not listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It is used as a spice for flavouring. Evidence regarding specific health effects at typical consumption levels is limited and not conclusive.
Allergen info
Long pepper is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
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