Black Pepper Used to Be Worth More Than Gold, By Weight
At different points in history, black pepper was valuable enough to be used as currency and even to pay rent. It's strange to think about given how cheap and common it is now, sitting on every table.
Nutrition at a Glance
Per 1 tsp, ground
- 6 calories
- 1.4g carbohydrates
- 0.6g fiber
Source: USDA FoodData Central
The compound that gives it that sharp bite is piperine. In the Taco Seasoning, it's not doing the heavy lifting the way chili powder or cumin does - it's more of a background sharpness that keeps the blend from tasting flat.
Black pepper is only in the Paleo Taco Seasoning.