White Pepper

White pepper is the dried, mature fruit of the Piper nigrum pepper plant. It has a slightly different flavor than black pepper, with a milder and less pungent taste. White pepper is usually used in lighter-colored dishes such as cream sauces, egg dishes, white soups, and seafood dishes. It is also an important ingredient in some Indian, Thai, Chinese, and other Asian cuisines.

Ingredients

White pepper is made from the dried and mature fruit of the Piper nigrum pepper plant. It is usually sold in whole peppercorns, ground up into a fine powder, or pre-mixed with other spices. White pepper can also be found in some spice blends such as Chinese five-spice powder.

Nutritional Facts

White pepper is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It is high in vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, and phosphorus. It also contains trace amounts of magnesium, iron, and zinc. White pepper also contains antioxidants which can help protect against free radical damage.