09-24-2013, 03:02 PM
Venom indeed. Containing an alkaloid called, Solenopsin..link below.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solenopsin
Further, Solenopsin contains piperidine,
Which is what gives black pepper its spicyness.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solenopsin
Further, Solenopsin contains piperidine,
Which is what gives black pepper its spicyness.