Black and white peppercorns are both the fruit of the pepper plant, but they are processed differently. Black peppercorns are picked when almost ripe and sun-dried, turning the outer layer black. To produce white peppercorns, this outer layer is removed before or after drying, leaving only the inner seed.
White pepper tastes hotter than black but is less complex, with fewer flavor notes. High-quality peppercorns of either type are more aromatic and have more floral, spice, and fruit notes than generic ones. Candy recommends the punge…
Black and white peppercorns are both the fruit of the pepper plant, but they are processed differently. Black peppercorns are picked when almost ripe and sun-dried, turning the outer layer black. To produce white peppercorns, this outer layer is removed before or after drying, leaving only the inner seed.
White pepper tastes hotter than black but is less complex, with fewer flavor notes. High-quality peppercorns of either type are more aromatic and have more floral, spice, and fruit notes than generic ones. Candy recommends the punge…
