Ground White Pepper, Piper nigrum, is also known as white pepper bulk, white pepper wholesale price, ground white pepper or white pepper ground. It contains about 2% piperine by weight, the volatile oil that drives its heat and flavor, and is ground to 40-mesh, a very fine grind.

White pepper comes from the fully ripened pepper berry—the same berry as black pepper, only with the dark outer hull removed. Our Ground White Pepper offers the same unmistakable sting as black pepper with a straightforward, un-nuanced flavor.

Ground White Pepper is frequently purchased by Mediterranean, Vietnamese and American restaurants, delis, breweries and spice shops.  It is also a favorite with companies who manufacture packaged meats, jerky, seafood and cheeses.

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Flavor Profile

The flavor is earthy and musty with a clean heat.

How to Use

Ground White Pepper is a terrific addition Hot And Sour Soup, but it should be added at the end of cooking time to convey its full heat and flavor.  It is perfect in Spaetzle, giving it subtle boost without overpowering with heat.  Need a quick, no fuss meal? Blend this into some Pureed Pea Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms. Invite the neighbors over to grill Kofte Kebabs wrapped in pita bread. Impress your holiday guests with Gravlax with Dill and serve with toast points.  It’s a classic in creamy hollandaise sauce and can also add a surprising lift to rich Alfredo sauce. Use it to finish white chicken chili or corn chowder. White pepper loves strawberries, so add to a summer salad, or make an invigorating strawberry shrub with a peppery bite.