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Morton Black Pepper Grinder
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📊 NOVA 1🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Morton Black Pepper Grinder

Morton
1.24 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Morton Black Pepper Grinder is a familiar pantry staple presented in a refillable, recyclable glass grinder that signals both convenience and a touch of countertop polish. You'd find it in the spice aisle near salts, other pepper grinders, and jarred herbs, and often next to Morton branded salts and kitchen basics; specialty markets might display it alongside artisanal grinders. It fits routine shopping trips for weekly meal prep, as well as occasions like weekend brunches or quick weeknight dinners where a last-minute grind of pepper finishes a dish. As a brand, Morton evokes a long-standing American kitchen tradition—reliable, no-nonsense seasoning for mainstream home cooks who value predictable quality over culinary pretension. The label leans on familiar language about flavor and utility rather than health halos; there are no kid-focused graphics, no organic certification noted, and no explicit natural or wellness claims beyond the single-ingredient listing. In processing terms this is a minimally processed dried spice: peppercorns are cleaned, dried, and packaged in a mechanical grinder. Sensory cues are immediate—sharp, piney, and warming aroma when cracked; a tactile coarse-to-fine grind depending on the setting; the glass bottle feels sturdy on the counter and the twist-grind is a small culinary ritual at the stove or table. Home cooks use it to season while cooking, to finish roasted vegetables or steaks, or to offer at the table for personal seasoning control. Its refillable design nudges it toward sustainability-conscious shoppers who still want familiar, everyday functionality.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Black, Pepper..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Contains a single whole dried spice (black peppercorns) with minimal processing (cleaning, drying, packaging), so it fits NOVA group 1 as an unprocessed or minimally processed food.

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Common Questions about Morton Black Pepper Grinder

The Morton Black Pepper Grinder is a straightforward product with just one ingredient: black pepper. While it's not a superfood, it's a great way to add flavor without extra calories or additives. So, if you're looking to spice up your meals without the guilt, this pepper grinder is a solid choice!

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