The phrase "Salt-N-Pepa" can refer to either the hip hop group or the condiment pairing of salt and pepper. Salt-N-Pepa (the hip hop group):
Salt-N-Pepa, the American hip hop group, officially formed in 1985 in New York City

. The group is comprised of Salt (Cheryl James), Pepa (Sandra Denton), and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper)

. As of 2024, Salt is 59 years old, while conflicting information suggests Pepa is either 54 or 59 years old

. Salt and Pepper (the condiment pairing):
The use of salt and pepper dates back centuries

. Pepper was used as a condiment and for medicinal purposes in Ancient Rome

. Salt has been used since the dawn of humanity, with the human body requiring three to eight grams of it to perform metabolic functions

. The combination of salt and pepper is ingrained in American and European culture

. It became more common in the 17th century thanks to King Louis XIV, who only liked parsley, salt, and pepper on his food