Black pepper Benefits & Nutrition
Black pepper benefits: nutrition per 100 g (251 kcal, 25.3 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should take care and its season. Also called Kali mirch.
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Kali mirch · Spices & herbs
- 251 kcalenergy
- 10.4 gprotein
- 25.3 gfibre
- Year-round (harvest Dec–Mar, Kerala)best season in India
Per 100 g (ground spice) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of black pepper
- Its piperine increases the absorption of curcumin from turmeric.
- Adds heat and flavour to kadha, soups and eggs.
- Contains antioxidants.
How to eat it
Add freshly ground pepper to dishes, haldi doodh and kadha.
How much a day: A few pinches in food.
Who should be careful
- Piperine can change how some medicines are absorbed — food amounts are fine, but ask your doctor before piperine supplements.
Best season in India
Year-round (harvest Dec–Mar, Kerala). See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of black pepper?
Its piperine increases the absorption of curcumin from turmeric. Adds heat and flavour to kadha, soups and eggs. Contains antioxidants.
How much black pepper can I have a day?
A few pinches in food. Add freshly ground pepper to dishes, haldi doodh and kadha.
Who should be careful with black pepper?
Piperine can change how some medicines are absorbed — food amounts are fine, but ask your doctor before piperine supplements.
When is black pepper in season in India?
Year-round (harvest Dec–Mar, Kerala).
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