Established 2008 in St. Augustine, Florida on the cutting edge of best food practices. It all began back in the 1980's when a family member was on the popular Pritikin diet. This diet, at the time, called for not using black pepper because it contains chemical residue from fumigation and stated that it is carcinogenic.

Research showed that black pepper is required to be fumigated to enter the USA. In addition, the age-old method of harvesting left excess mold on the peppercorn. Years later another family member developed diverticulitis and the doctor advised her not to use black pepper as it will irritate the colon because it doesn’t digest.

The eureka moment was when the research showed black pepper is an age-old medicinal as well as its use as a spice. Present day analysis shows that black pepper is beneficial from the active ingredient piperine. Studies show it increases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and is anti-carcinogenic! We set to work to create a black pepper that will digest easier and has not been fumigated or irradiated. Utilizing the best ingredients available, NutriPepper was born. Much as changed since 2008. Our company, Ground Swell Foods, added the best-in-class salt and partnered with like minded food people and restaurateurs that share the love for quality food. Exciting new research has revealed that bioavailable piperine from NutriPepper is one of the harbingers to good health. After years of research and development, NutriPepper is still advancing great flavor and usability. Try some today!