Turmeric Powder (with Black Pepper)

The blend contains a small, measured inclusion of whole black pepper alongside the turmeric: enough to supply piperine for absorption support, without enough volume to dominate the flavour or irritate the gut at sensible daily feeding rates.

Choose this version if you want a simple, pre-blended option that takes the guesswork out of adding pepper. Choose the plain Turmeric Powder if you prefer to control the pepper-to-turmeric ratio yourself or feed a vet-recommended turmeric protocol that excludes pepper.

Yes, ideally. Curcuminoids are fat-soluble, so a small amount of oil (linseed, hemp or rice bran) alongside the powder helps absorption. The pepper supports one part of bioavailability; the oil supports another.

At the small inclusion used here, most horses tolerate it well, but for horses with active or recently treated ulcers it may be sensible to start with the plain Turmeric Powder and review with your vet before introducing the pepper version.

Golden paste cooks turmeric in water with oil and pepper to bring out the actives. This dry blend is simpler (no cooking) and gives steady daily intake without the storage and shelf-life challenges of a fresh paste. Both deliver curcumin alongside piperine.

Both turmeric and black pepper are generally treated as feed materials rather than prohibited substances, but rules can change. If you compete affiliated, check the current prohibited substances list for your discipline and consider an appropriate withdrawal window before competition day.