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White pepper, like black pepper, is made from the berries of the pepper plant, also known as the Piper nigrum. Unlike black pepper, however, white pepper comes from berries that are picked at full ripeness. These berries are then soaked in water to ferment
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.
Properly stored, ground white pepper will generally stay at best quality for about 3 to 4 years. To maximize the shelf life of ground white pepper purchased in bulk, and to better retain flavor and potency, store in containers with tight-fitting lids
People take white pepper by mouth for upset stomach, malaria, a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea (cholera), and cancer. People apply white pepper to the skin to reduce pain. White pepper is added to foods and drinks to add flavor. White pepper essential oil is used in aromatherapy.
In terms of nutrition, white pepper is high in antioxidants and contains a hearty dose of fiber, manganese and iron which in turn makes it healthier than the black pepper.White pepper contains a chemical called piperine. This chemical seems to have many effects in the body. It seems to reduce pain, improve breathing, and reduce inflammation