Black pepper
Black pepper is high in Salicylate. It also contains moderate levels of Histamine. It has low levels of Tyramine and Nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateHigh
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
A spice liberator: it carries no histamine but prompts release. Doses are small, so it is usually a background contributor rather than the trigger on its own — it matters most when your load is already high.
- TyramineLow
- NickelLow
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- GlutenNone
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Black pepper affect?
Black pepper is notable for Salicylate, Histamine, Tyramine and Nickel.
Does Black pepper contain Salicylate?
Yes — Black pepper is high in Salicylate.
Does Black pepper contain Histamine?
Black pepper contains moderate levels of Histamine. A spice liberator: it carries no histamine but prompts release. Doses are small, so it is usually a background contributor rather than the trigger on its own — it matters most when your load is already high.
Does Black pepper contain Tyramine?
Black pepper contains only low levels of Tyramine.
Does Black pepper contain Nickel?
Black pepper contains only low levels of Nickel. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.