A closer look about white pepper and its practical uses
White pepper is processed differently from black pepper. With high applicability, white pepper is considered an important ingredient.
- What is white pepper?
White pepper is a spice, planted from the pepper plant, which is ivory white or gray in color. The outer skin of white pepper is less wrinkled to black pepper.
There are 3 types of white pepper:
- Yellow-fleshed white pepper
- White-fleshed white pepper
- Gray-fleshed white pepper
White pepper shape
- White pepper vs black pepper
Although white pepper and black pepper come from the same plant, they are processed in distinctive ways:
Black pepper is produced by unripe berries of plants, cooked in hot water and dry in the sun. After being dried, the outer skin is wrinkled, which makes the final result of black pepper.
White pepper is processed when the skin is removed, leaving only the seed inside. The seeds are dried afterward to make white pepper.
- Several differences of black and white pepper
| Type | Characteristics | Flavor | Uses |
| White pepper | Ripened, skinless. | Mild flavor. | Cream sauces and mashed potatoes, decoration |
| Black pepper | Unripe fruits. Black pepper is boiled, dried in the sun until it turns black and the skin becomes wrinkled. | Hot, pungent, aromatic. | Variety of uses. |
White pepper information
- Health benefits of white pepper
White pepper components that are rich in antioxidants and micronutrients that benefits health:
- Reduce inflammation
- Supports digestion
- Diarrhea treatment
- Lower blood pressure
- Increase curcumin absorption
- White pepper practical culinary uses
White pepper has a range of culinary use, which is very popular in Asia countries:
- Used in stir-fries and sauces
- Noodles, vermicelli dishes
- Soup and stew
- Other uses: skincare and exfoliating mix
