Whole White peppercorns from Indonesia that works well in dishes where the black pepper specks are not appealing. These are dried, mature berries of the pepper vine from which the outer covering has been removed. White to tan in color and has a musty aroma and hot, biting flavor. Also available in ground.
The white peppercorn, believed by many to be the best tasting peppercorn, is picked after it is allowed to ripen slightly longer, resulting in a larger berry with a loose outer shell. After the berry is soaked in water the shell is removed before it is dried, a smaller light tan-colored berry is produced that has a smoother skin and a milder flavor. It is basically the same as the black peppercorn without the outer skin. White pepper is generally used in soups, sauces, food spreads, grilled poultry and meats, or for foods that are light colored, such as fish, seafood, and cream sauces where black pepper would detract too much from the appearance.