White pepper
Other names Poivre blanc
White pepper: moderate in salicylate and oxalates; low in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateModerate
White pepper is the same berry as black with the outer layer removed, which takes some of the salicylate with it — it sits below black pepper for that reason.
Sources· 1
- Paterson J.R. et al., J Agric Food Chem 54 (2006) 2891-2896, salicylic acid content of spices and its bioavailability
- OxalatesModerate
White pepper is the same berry as black with the outer layer removed, and removing that layer takes some of the oxalate with it - so white measures below black. Both are used in quantities too small to matter unless the diet is otherwise very restricted.
Sources· 2
- Ghosh Das S et al., Plant Foods Hum Nutr 67 (2012), total and soluble oxalate of Indian spices
- Ramasastri B et al., Qual Plant Plant Foods Hum Nutr 33 (1983)
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
White pepper is dried plant material with no protein and no fermentation, so it produces no histamine of its own. It is used in pinches besides. Where a spice appears on an elimination list, it is usually as a liberator rather than a carrier.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- NickelNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does White pepper affect?
White pepper is notable for salicylate, oxalates and histamine. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine and nickel.
Does White pepper contain salicylate?
White pepper contains moderate levels of salicylate. White pepper is the same berry as black with the outer layer removed, which takes some of the salicylate with it — it sits below black pepper for that reason.
Does White pepper contain oxalates?
White pepper contains moderate levels of oxalates. White pepper is the same berry as black with the outer layer removed, and removing that layer takes some of the oxalate with it - so white measures below black. Both are used in quantities too small to matter unless the diet is otherwise very restricted.
Does White pepper contain histamine?
White pepper contains only low levels of histamine. White pepper is dried plant material with no protein and no fermentation, so it produces no histamine of its own. It is used in pinches besides. Where a spice appears on an elimination list, it is usually as a liberator rather than a carrier. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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