White, black and Green Peppercorns all come from the tropical woody plant Piper nigrumand are not related to Capsicum pepper
family (which includes chili peppers and paprika). The Piper nigrum
plant is indigenous to the monsoon regions of Southeastern Asia. Black Peppercorns
are the most common of the peppers and are picked when the berries are
still green (before they have fully ripened). They are then dried in
the sun which turns their color to a dark brown and their texture
becomes wrinkled. White peppercorn berries are picked when they are
fully ripened and they are then husked and dried. White pepper has a
subtle, less biting flavor and can be used more liberally than black
pepper. In Europe cooks often prefer to flavor creamy sauces and
various light-colored dishes with ground white pepper. White pepper is
also available as Whole White Peppercorns which is commonly used in marinades, pickles and of course in peppermills and various Peppercorn blends.
Our fine ground white pepper is 40 mesh (very fine) and is ideally used
in a pepper shaker on the kitchen table or in the creamy,
lighter-colored sauces for chicken, fish or potato dishes.White pepper
(like most other pepper) works well in combination with basil,
cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, garlic, ginger, nutmeg,
lemon, and parsley.
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