White pepper is a spice produced from the dried fruit of the pepper plant, Piper nigrum, as is black pepper. Both whole and ground white pepper are available.

White pepper has a less pungent heat due to the chemicals that are stripped away when the skin is removed. At the same time, allowing the berries to fully ripen and ferment results in white pepper’s more complex, earthy flavor. White and black pepper can be purchased in two forms: whole peppercorns or ground.

Health benefits of white pepper

• Treat inflammatory disorder
• Increase the bioavailability of the drug
• Treat cognitive impairment
• Treat diarrhea
• White pepper treats cerebral ischemia injury
• Anti-bacterial properties
• Improves digestion
• Lowers blood pressure