As a mild spice, white pepper is frequently used in the household. White pepper is usually contained in spice mixtures and in meat and fish dishes, soups, sauces and canned food.
The list of ingredients should be reviewed at purchase.
Possible cross reaction: White pepper has common allergenic structures with the pollen of mugwort, in the protein profilin. If one reacts allergic to or is sensitised to pollen of mugwort, allergic reactions are possible if one consumes white pepper.
