White pepper

White pepper is a variety of pepper, also known as pepper corn. White pepper is essentially the seed of the plant after the fruit is removed. White pepper is obtained by soaking the fully ripe berries in water for about 6-8 days. The flesh of the fruit softens and decomposes, which is further rubbed for getting the seed. The seed so obtained is dried and then used in the whole or grounded form. White pepper has a higher content of piperine compound as compared to black pepper so has a hotter taste.

 

Indian Name: Safed Mirch
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
Family Name: Piperaceae
Parts Used: Seed
Habitat: Southern India, Vietnam, Srilanka, Malaysia, Indonesia and few other Asian countries

 

Chemical Composition
The aroma of white pepper just like black pepper may be attributed to the presence of monoterpenes like sabinene, beta-pinene, limonene, furthermore terpinene, alpha-pinene, myrcene, delta-3-carene and monoterpene derivatives. The other constituent that is present in a considerable amount in white pepper is Sesquiterpenes

 

Forms of White Pepper

 

Trade in White Pepper
1.Global scenario
It is one of the most widely used and internationally traded condiment. It has been used for domestic purpose as well as the food industry. The last decade has witnessed a sharp rise in the white pepper trade figures. Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia are few of the leading producers of this spice.

 

Uses of White Pepper
1.Flavoring
The spice derives its flavor from piperine compound. It is widely used for its aroma and flavor in various cuisines and also for food preservation

 

2.Medicine
White pepper has been used in traditional medicinal systems including Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani systems. It is used as an essential oil in aromatherapy and other methods

 

Cultivation Of White Pepper
The difference between the black and the white pepper is that black pepper is obtained by processing the seed by processing them before they are ripened whereas in the case of black pepper the seed is processed after the seed is ripened. The plant grows and thrives well in well drained soil and at high temperatures. Partial shade is also required for the best growth. Propagation is generally carried out by by stem cuttings.

 

White pepper ripens more fully on the vine. The berries are soaked into the water to for removing Pepper Cultivation outer shell of the white pepper. The shells can also be removed by holding it under flowing spring water. This leads to a more clean pepper

 

White Pepper In Different Languages

Italian	Pepe bianco
German	Weisser Pfeffer
French	Poivre blanc
Spanish	Pimienta blanca