Is All Black Pepper Gluten-Free?
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While pure black pepper, derived from the *Piper nigrum* plant, is naturally gluten-free, studies show that up to 12% of non-certified black pepper can exceed the FDA's 20 ppm gluten threshold due to processing cross-contamination. This makes the question 'is all black pepper gluten-free?' more complicated than it seems, especially for those with celiac disease or high gluten sensitivity.
