![Everyday Chemicals – Pepper & Piperine](https://i0.wp.com/www.compoundchem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Everyday-Chemicals-–-Pepper-Piperine.png?resize=700%2C495&ssl=1)
You likely use it on a regular basis to season meals, but have you ever wondered what’s behind the pungency of black pepper? Here’s a short addition to the occasional Everyday Chemicals series which takes a look at the chemical responsible, piperine, and some of its other surprising uses.