White Pepper Whole 100g

White pepper whole 100g

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White pepper is scientifically known as Piper Nigrum and comes from the Piperaceae family. White pepper brilliantly complements the flavour of any recipe. So, if you are a fan of black pepper, white pepper will be the perfect addition to your spice cabinet. 

The process of obtaining white pepper

White pepper often undergoes chemical, mechanical, and biological processes. 

White pepper comes entirely from a pepper plant seed. The primary step in processing is peeling the black skin. This process is called retting. The next step is steeping the perfectly ripe berries in water for a week. It will make the pepper’s flesh soften, and the cover disintegrates. 

Rubbing then separates the outer pepper from the seed, leaving only the seeds to dry. And there you have it, white pepper!

How does white pepper taste?

Opinions vary on whether white pepper is hotter or milder than black pepper. Nevertheless, white pepper has a fiery taste on the palate. White pepper, according to some, has a less nuanced flavour than black pepper. 

White pepper can have an earthy or a grassy flavour. It may depend on the processing employed and handling after manufacturing. 

White Pepper Vs. Black Pepper: Difference between white pepper and black pepper

White and black peppers originate from the same plant. The difference between the two peppers is in their processing. The exterior (black) cover is still intact in the black pepper. White pepper, on the other hand, lacks this layer. It gives both their distinct identities.