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White Pepper

Organic White Pepper Grains

• From organic farming
• Piper nigrum
• Origin: India
• Format: Whole Grains

White Pepper

White pepper is a spice obtained from the processing of the fruit of the pepper plant, Piper nigrum, just like black pepper and green pepper. Compared to other peppers, white pepper grains have a stronger aroma: it is widely used in cooking for its pungent flavor, but also for its numerous diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.

White Pepper: Plant

White pepper grains are obtained from the processing of the fruits of Piper nigrum, a plant belonging to the Piperaceae family and native to India, the same country from which black pepper and green pepper are also obtained through different processing methods. The processing of white pepper is done on fruits harvested when they are almost ripe and have a reddish color. When the pepper fruit can no longer dry because the pod has reached a high sugar content, the pepper berries are soaked in water to completely remove the cuticle, which is then powdered and sold as a spice (the so-called pepper husk). What remains is the clean grain, which is then dried: what we know as white pepper. Due to the loss of the outer shell, white pepper grains are smaller in size than black pepper grains.

Many wonder if white pepper smells bad: having a manure-like smell, if you want to produce it at home, you will need to frequently change the soaking water.

Aroma and Flavor of White Pepper

White pepper has a much more intense aroma and fragrance compared to black pepper, but its flavor is sweeter, softer, and less spicy. White pepper grains are smaller than black pepper grains because they do not have the outer cuticle, and they are used in cooking in various preparations that complement its pungent yet delicate taste.

White Pepper: Culinary Uses

Whole white pepper grains are a widely used spice in cooking: thanks to its intense aroma and less pungent and spicy taste compared to black pepper, white pepper is appreciated in combinations with ingredients and proteins with delicate flavors. Perfect for enhancing fish dishes, pasta with shellfish or seafood, and white meats such as turkey or chicken, white pepper is often paired with these ingredients in rich sauces or white bases made with cream, bechamel, or other soft cheeses like mascarpone and stracchino. Excellent when combined with vegetable veloutés and purées, such as potato or mushroom veloutés.

White pepper is highly appreciated in Chinese cuisine, precisely because of its intense yet not overly spicy taste, making it a perfect ally for sweet and sour dishes: it pairs well with ingredients with acidic notes, such as pickles or mayonnaise, but also with sweet ingredients like fruit. The sweet pairing of white pepper has ancient origins: in ancient Rome, it was widely used as a spice to flavor olive oil or wine, but also roasted and sprinkled with honey.

In French cuisine, white pepper is used together with black pepper to create a blend called "mignonette."

As for its use, it is recommended to store whole white pepper grains and grind them at the moment of use, so as not to disperse the essential oils and its characteristic aroma, and to add it off the heat, as the last ingredient. If you want to use it to flavor broths or stews, you can infuse it whole, removing it before serving.

Pairings with White Pepper

Thanks to its strong aroma and non-overpowering flavor, white pepper is suitable for combinations with other spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, cloves, and juniper. It can be used to flavor soufflés, but also to create light sauces that accompany meat or fish fillets.

Thanks to its not too spicy flavor, it can also be added to a salt grinder, garlic, other types of pepper, or dried garlic and onion.

Differences between White Pepper and Black Pepper

Many wonder what the difference between white pepper and black pepper is. As already seen, both types of peppercorns come from the same plant, namely Piper nigrum: looking at photos of white pepper, you will notice that the first difference with black pepper is definitely the color, which comes from different processing methods, as black pepper is obtained from the drying of semi-mature fruits, giving the grains a dark color, while white pepper is harvested more mature and then peeled after soaking in water, a process that leads to the separation of the outer skin from the inner seed, which is then dried and results in white pepper, a smaller grain compared to black pepper, with a light color.

In addition to the different processing and color, as well as the different harvesting times, white pepper and black pepper also differ in flavor and aroma. White pepper indeed has a less spicy and pungent flavor than black pepper, but a more intense aroma.

Benefits and Properties of White Pepper

In addition to its characteristic flavor, white pepper has remarkable beneficial properties for the body. Consumed in the right doses, white pepper is useful against hypertension and in stabilizing blood pressure, has antibacterial properties, particularly beneficial for stomach infections. White pepper is also attributed with digestive properties, thanks to the action of piperine, and diuretic properties, and is considered a natural pain reliever due to its capsaicin content.

Well known in traditional medicine is the combination of white pepper and clove to relieve toothaches. It also has a revitalizing effect on hair and is used against vitiligo.

Nutritional Values

White pepper contains:

• Calories: 296
• Fat: 2.12 g
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Potassium: 73 mg
• Carbohydrates: 68.61 g
• Protein: 10.4 g
• Vitamin C: 21 mg
• Calcium: 265 mg
• Iron: 14.31 mg
• Vitamin B6: 0.1 mg

Where to Buy White Pepper?

At Terza Luna, you can buy high-quality white pepper. We are an e-shop specialized in the sale of tea and spices, which we import from all over the world to offer our customers the best products from organic and artisanal cultivations.

White Pepper: Price

Due to more complex processing methods, white pepper is sold at a higher price than black pepper. At Terza Luna, you can find high-quality organic white pepper at a convenient price.

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