White pepper powder is a ground spice made from fully ripened peppercorns that have had their outer black fruit casings removed. The resulting milder-flavored peppercorns are then dried and ground into a fine white powder .
Here are some of the properties and uses of white pepper powder:
- Flavor: White pepper has a warm, pungent flavor, but it's milder and less grassy than black pepper. It also has a slightly woody taste.
- Heat: Like black pepper, white pepper gets its heat from a compound called piperine. However, white pepper generally has a lower piperine content than black pepper, making it slightly less spicy.
- Culinary uses: White pepper is a popular ingredient in light-colored dishes, such as cream sauces, mashed potatoes, fish soups, and bisques. Because it doesn't leave black specks, it's also commonly used in dishes where appearance is important. White pepper is also a common ingredient in Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine.
