Cubebs
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Cubebs is a flavoring — Spice flavoring from unripe fruit of perennial vine
Also: Piper cubeba, Tailed Pepper, Java Pepper
What it does
Spice flavoring from unripe fruit of perennial vine
Where you'll see it
Beverages (800 ppm), ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, meats, condiments
Benefits
Used as stimulant and diuretic.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: EAF
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Java pepper was formerly used to stimulate healing of mucous membranes