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    GlossaryPiperine

    alkaloid that gives black pepper its spiciness

    Piperine is an alkaloid responsible for the pungency of black pepper and long pepper. It enhances the bioavailability of various nutrients and drugs by inhibiting certain enzymes involved in their metabolism, making it a valuable compound in both culinary and medicinal contexts.

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