White pepper is a spice that is made from the same berries as black pepper, but with the outer layer of the berry removed before drying. This gives it a milder, less pungent flavor than black pepper, with a slightly earthy, musty taste. Learn more about this in this article.
What is white pepper?
White pepper is a spice produced from the dried fruit pepper plant, the same as black pepper. White and black pepper difference lies in when they are harvested.
Details of white pepper
White pepper is allowed to ripen more fully on the vine, while black pepper is made from green berries.
The outer shell is then removed either by soaking the berries in water until the shell falls off (10 days) or by placing them under flowing spring water, yielding a whiter, cleaner pepper.
White pepper flavor
White pepper has a milder flavor than black pepper due to the outer skin being removed. The key distinction between white and black pepper is white pepper’s earthiness. It is a little bit hot, a little bit winey, and a great deal earthy. The white pepper can easily be distinguished from black pepper in culinary uses if you have a good sense of food.
Some of the flavors that go with white pepper are paprika, parsley, thyme, garlic, cumin,…
White pepper culinary uses
White pepper is widely used in Indian, Asian, and Mexican cuisines:
- Cream-based gravies and curries
- Soup, sauces, stir-fries
- Light-colored dished
- Season dishes
White pepper health benefits
White pepper has some characteristics as black pepper, which promotes the digestion process. The compounds in white pepper also have a small number of calories, consumers can lessen the need for salt if necessary.
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Components in white pepper, including vitamins and minerals (vitamin C, calcium, iron, manganese) provide benefits to the whole body.
