Piperine is a compound found in black pepper and some other plants. It is responsible for black pepper’s spicy flavor and some other spices’ pungent taste. It has been used for centuries in cooking and condiments. Piperine powder is a concentrated compound produced by extracting Piperine from peppercorns. Overall, Piperine Powder (Black Pepper Extract) has a long history of use in traditional cultural cooking. It is now being studied for its unique qualities and continues to be used in some formulations.