Spice guide / White pepper

What is White pepper?

Decorticated pepper; different flavour from black pepper.

Short answer: White pepper is Piper nigrum (decorticated). Musty-hot, less floral than black pepper. Culinary use only — not a medicine.

Common nameWhite pepper
Hindi
Sanskrit
Botanical namePiper nigrum (decorticated)
Family
OriginIndia — processed from ripe pepper berries
Main producing regionsKerala, Karnataka
FlavourMusty-hot, less floral than black pepper
Aroma
Formswhole, powder
Retail packs100g–5kg (typical; see products)
Bulk10kg+

What is White pepper?

White pepper is Piper nigrum with the outer skin removed. Same species, different process and flavour.

History of White pepper

Origin

India — processed from ripe pepper berries

Growing regions

Kerala, Karnataka

How it is grown

Harvest

Processing

Grades

  • Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
  • Premium: Admin-configured higher visual/purity selection
  • Export Grade: Only show when export specifications exist for the lot
  • Machine Cleaned: Machine cleaned — confirm process for the lot

Only grades that apply to a lot should be shown at purchase. These are templates, not invented industry certificates.

Flavour, aroma and colour

Musty-hot, less floral than black pepper. . Colour: . Heat: medium.

Culinary uses

  • Light-coloured sauces
  • Some Chinese-Indian dishes

Traditional uses

Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.

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Storage and shelf life

Nutrition

Nutrition declaration is pack-specific and must be completed before UK/EU sale.

Buying guide

Retail packs typically run from 100g to 5kg. Bulk starts at 10kg. Selling prices are checkout prices. Indian market figures, when present, are indicative only.

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